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Bobela Family History

Bobela 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: Bobel, Bobola, Borel, Babel, Nobel, Bobek, Bolla, Boberg, Jokela

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Where is the Bobela family from?

You can see how Bobela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bobela families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobela's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bobela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Bobela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobela 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Bobela. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bobela. For the veterans among your Bobela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobela lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bobela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bobela in 1969 was 82, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobela 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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