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Bobbit Family History

Bobbit 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: Bobbitt, Babbit, Bobik, Hoblit, Babbitt, Boblitt, Gobbi, Dobbin

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Where is the Bobbit family from?

You can see how Bobbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobbit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobbit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bobbit family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobbit's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bobbit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobbit 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 Bobbit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobbit. 33% of Bobbit men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Bobbit women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobbit were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    22%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bobbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobbit 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bobbit. 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 279 military records available for the last name Bobbit. For the veterans among your Bobbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobbit lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bobbit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bobbit in 1957 was 30, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobbit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobbit 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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