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Bobar Family History

Bobar 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: Bonar, Bogar, Boyar, Bolar, Bober, Tobar, Bobal, Bubar, Bobak, Robar

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Where is the Bobar family from?

You can see how Bobar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Bobar families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobar's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Bobar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobar 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 Bobar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobar. 67% of Bobar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bobar women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobar were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Bobar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Bobar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobar 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Bobar. 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 84 military records available for the last name Bobar. For the veterans among your Bobar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bobar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bobar in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobar 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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