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Bobas Family History

Bobas 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: Bolas, Boas, Bobal, Bobak, Bobay, Jonas, Boris, Boda, Baba, Boros

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Where is the Bobas family from?

You can see how Bobas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bobas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bobas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bobas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bobas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Bobas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobas 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bobas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bobas. For the veterans among your Bobas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Bobas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bobas in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobas 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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