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Bobal Family History

Bobal Surname Meaning

Czech (also Bobál); Slovak (Bobáľ Bobaľ Bobál); Hungarian (Bobál): from a derivative of Slavic bob ‘bean broad bean’ either a nickname or an occupational name for someone who grew or sold broad beans which were a staple item of diet in the Middle Ages in central and northern Europe.

Indian (Punjab): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bobal family from?

You can see how Bobal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bobal family living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bobal's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Bobal families in 1891.
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What did your Bobal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobal. 36% of Bobal men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bobal women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobal were Labor and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Bobal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobal 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Bobal. 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 261 military records available for the last name Bobal. For the veterans among your Bobal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobal lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bobal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bobal in 1955 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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