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Bobkin Family History

Bobkin 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: Botkin, Bodkin, Dobkin, Boykin, Dobrin, Babin, Bodin, Tobin, Bobik

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Where is the Bobkin family from?

You can see how Bobkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bobkin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bobkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bobkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobkin 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 Bobkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobkin. 34% of Bobkin men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Bobkin women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Tailor
    34%
  • Maker Of Settings
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Bobkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Bobkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobkin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bobkin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bobkin. For the veterans among your Bobkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bobkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bobkin in 1964 was 69, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobkin 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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