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Bobea Family History

Bobea 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: Bobek, Bobe, Bober, Bobel, Boyea, Borel, Boda, Baba, Ober, Babel

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Where is the Bobea family from?

You can see how Bobea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobea family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bobea families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobea's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bobea families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Bobea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobea 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Bobea. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bobea. For the veterans among your Bobea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobea lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Bobea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bobea in 1987 was 41, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobea 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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