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Bobbet Family History

Bobbet 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: Bobbett, Bonnet, Bobek, Bobe, Cobbett, Dobbert, Bober, Nobbe, Bohnet

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Where is the Bobbet family from?

You can see how Bobbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobbet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bobbet families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bobbet's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bobbet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobbet 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 Bobbet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bobbet. 67% of Bobbet 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Bobbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobbet 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bobbet. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bobbet. For the veterans among your Bobbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobbet lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Bobbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bobbet in 1981 was 73, and 69 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobbet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobbet 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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