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Scobey Family History

Scobey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Scobie.

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


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Where is the Scobey family from?

You can see how Scobey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scobey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scobey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Scobey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Scobey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Scobey families in 1911.
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What did your Scobey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scobey. 50% of Scobey men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Scobey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Scobey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scobey 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Scobey. 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 901 military records available for the last name Scobey. For the veterans among your Scobey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scobey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Scobey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scobey in 1957 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scobey 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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