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Bobbie Family History

Bobbie 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: Dobbie, Hobbie, Robbie, Bobe, Bobik, Bogie, Nobbe, Boddie, Bouie

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Where is the Bobbie family from?

You can see how Bobbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bobbie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Bobbie families living in Surrey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bobbie's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bobbie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobbie 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 Bobbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobbie. 38% of Bobbie men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bobbie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobbie were Trapper and Housework.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Trapper
    32%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Bobbie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bobbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobbie 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Bobbie. 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 225 military records available for the last name Bobbie. For the veterans among your Bobbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobbie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bobbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bobbie in 1966 was 69, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobbie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobbie 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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