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Bobsin Family History

Bobsin 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: Cousin, Dobrin, Babin, Bodin, Voisin, Botkin, Bassin, Tobin, Bobik

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Where is the Bobsin family from?

You can see how Bobsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobsin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobsin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Bobsin families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bobsin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bobsin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobsin 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 Bobsin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobsin. 28% of Bobsin men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Bobsin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobsin were Bookkeeper and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farm Work
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Bobsin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bobsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobsin 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Bobsin. 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 114 military records available for the last name Bobsin. For the veterans among your Bobsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobsin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Bobsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bobsin in 1973 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobsin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobsin 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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