This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bobber family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bobber Family History

Bobber 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: Bober, Bobier, Bebber, Ober, Boozer, Kober, Barber, Bolter, Bower

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bobber family from?

You can see how Bobber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bobber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bobber families living in Warwickshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bobber's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bobber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bobber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobber. 47% of Bobber men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bobber women worked as a Machine Operator.

View Census Data for Bobber | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Order Filler
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Delivery Man
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Bobber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bobber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobber census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bobber

Passenger Lists

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Bobber. 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.

View all Bobber immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Bobber. For the veterans among your Bobber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bobber military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bobber family history

Discover More

What is the average Bobber lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bobber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bobber in 1966 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobber 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bobber family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial