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Boben Family History

Boben 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: Boden, Bobek, Bogen, Bobe, Bolen, Boen, Bowen, Boren, Boven, Bober

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Where is the Boben family from?

You can see how Boben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Boben families living in Derbyshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Boben's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Boben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boben 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 Boben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Pocket Book were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boben. 40% of Boben men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Boben women worked as a Pocket Book. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boben were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pocket Book
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Boben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Boben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boben 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Boben. 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 242 military records available for the last name Boben. For the veterans among your Boben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boben lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boben in 1964 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boben 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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