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Bobker Family History

Bobker 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: Booker, Bowker, Boker, Bober, Boeker, Bobier, Bocker, Baker, Ober

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Where is the Bobker family from?

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

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bobker. 67% of Bobker men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

What Bobker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Bobker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobker 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Bobker. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bobker. For the veterans among your Bobker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bobker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bobker in 1966 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobker 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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