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Origins of the Scoble surname

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About the Scobles

We have a total number of 7465 records for people with the last name Scoble.

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Where do most Scobles live?

In 1921, most Scobles lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Scobles

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,660 records for the Scoble surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Scobles most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Scoble first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Scobles

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Scobles in 1921
Dressmaker

45

Laundress

26

Living On Own Means

21

Domestic Servant

20

General Servant

19

Common Male occupations for Scobles in 1921
Carpenter

43

Shipwright

43

General Labourer

31

Copper Miner

27

Tin Miner

25

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