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Bobert Family History

Bobert 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: Robert, Boberg, Gobert, Bober, Obert, Nobert, Bogert, Dobert, Cobert

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Where is the Bobert family from?

You can see how Bobert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Bobert families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bobert's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bobert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobert 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 Bobert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobert. 56% of Bobert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bobert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobert were Carpenter and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Bobert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bobert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobert 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Bobert. 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 928 military records available for the last name Bobert. For the veterans among your Bobert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bobert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bobert in 1964 was 71, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobert 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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