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Lobley Family History

Lobley Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Lobley Gate in West Yorkshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lobley family from?

You can see how Lobley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lobley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lobley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Lobley families living in British Columbia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lobley's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lobley families in 1911.
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What did your Lobley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lobley. 9% of Lobley men worked as a Lorry Driver and 84% of Lobley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lobley were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Postman Driver
    6%
  • Farm Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • House Duties
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

What Lobley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Lobley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lobley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lobley. 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 777 military records available for the last name Lobley. For the veterans among your Lobley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lobley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lobley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lobley in 1963 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lobley 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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