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Bobnis Family History

Bobnis 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: Bonis, Boris, Bobik, Banis, Bonus, Benis, Dobis, Boni, Nobis, Bois

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Where is the Bobnis family from?

You can see how Bobnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bobnis family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bobnis's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Bobnis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Bobnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobnis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bobnis. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bobnis. For the veterans among your Bobnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobnis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bobnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bobnis in 1968 was 77, and 63 in 2003.

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