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Bobbins Family History

Bobbins Surname Meaning

variant of Bobbin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Bobbins family from?

You can see how Bobbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobbins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobbins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Bobbins families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bobbins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bobbins families in 1891.
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What did your Bobbins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labeler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bobbins. 50% of Bobbins men worked as a General Labeler and 54% of Bobbins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobbins were Male Piecer (cotton) and Nursing Sister.

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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

  • General Labeler
    50%
  • Male Piecer (cotton)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    54%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    20%
  • Domestic Servant
    14%
  • Nursing Sister
    14%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bobbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobbins 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Bobbins. 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 639 military records available for the last name Bobbins. For the veterans among your Bobbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobbins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bobbins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bobbins in 1963 was 86, and 78 in 2003.

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