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Bobbin Family History

Bobbin Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bobbin family from?

You can see how Bobbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bobbin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Bobbin families living in Norfolk. This was about 48% of all the recorded Bobbin's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bobbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobbin 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 Bobbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardener Own Acc and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bobbin. 50% of Bobbin men worked as a Market Gardener Own Acc and 77% of Bobbin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobbin were Market Gardener Own Ac and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Market Gardener Own Acc
    50%
  • Market Gardener Own Ac
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bobbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobbin 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Bobbin. 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 378 military records available for the last name Bobbin. For the veterans among your Bobbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobbin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Bobbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bobbin in 1954 was 47, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobbin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobbin 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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