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Bobean Family History

Bobean 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: Bean, Bogdan, Bowman, Boden, Bobek, Bogen, Bodman, Boberg, Bobe

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Where is the Bobean family from?

You can see how Bobean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bobean family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobean's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bobean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bobean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobean 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bobean. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bobean. For the veterans among your Bobean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobean lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1973, in the United States, Bobean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bobean in 1966 was 56, and 24 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobean 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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