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Bobala Family History

Bobala 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: Bobal, Bobola, Bala, Boback, Bolla, Ojala, Zabala, Sabala, Rogala

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Where is the Bobala family from?

You can see how Bobala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bobala families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bobala's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bobala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bobala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bobala. 50% of Bobala men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Bobala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Bobala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobala 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Bobala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Bobala. For the veterans among your Bobala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bobala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bobala in 1962 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobala 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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