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Bobd Family History

Bobd 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: Bond, Bold, Bobe, Bobo, Bob, Boyd, Bord, Bobb, Bard, Lord

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Where is the Bobd family from?

You can see how Bobd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobd family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Bobd family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobd's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bobd families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Bobd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobd 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bobd. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bobd. For the veterans among your Bobd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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