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Stobby Family History

Stobby Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stobbe, Stobbs, Stober, Sorby, Stoebe, Hobby, Stubbe, Stokey, Stobie

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Where is the Stobby family from?

You can see how Stobby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stobby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stobby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stobby families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Stobby's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Stobby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stobby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Stobby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stobby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Stobby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Stobby. For the veterans among your Stobby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stobby lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Stobby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stobby in 1991 was 92, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stobby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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