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Bobey Family History

Bobey 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, Boley, Bober, Bovey, Cobey, Bobel, Boney, Bobby, Dobey

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Where is the Bobey family from?

You can see how Bobey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Bobey families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bobey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bobey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobey 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 Bobey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bobey. 100% of Bobey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bobey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobey 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Bobey. 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 200 military records available for the last name Bobey. For the veterans among your Bobey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Bobey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bobey in 1955 was 39, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobey 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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