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Bobbs Family History

Bobbs 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: Hobbs, Bobby, Mobbs, Cobbs, Dobbs, Nobbs, Bobb, Robbs, Babbs, Bibbs

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Where is the Bobbs family from?

You can see how Bobbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobbs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bobbs families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bobbs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bobbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobbs 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 Bobbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobbs. 28% of Bobbs men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Bobbs women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobbs were Manager and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Maid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bobbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobbs 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Bobbs. 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 461 military records available for the last name Bobbs. For the veterans among your Bobbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobbs lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bobbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bobbs in 1955 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobbs 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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