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Bobbe Family History

Bobbe Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Bubb.

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


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Where is the Bobbe family from?

You can see how Bobbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bobbe families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bobbe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bobbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bobbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bobbe. 23% of Bobbe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Traveling Salesman
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bobbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobbe 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Bobbe. 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 325 military records available for the last name Bobbe. For the veterans among your Bobbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobbe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Bobbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bobbe in 1959 was 60, and 86 in 2003.

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