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Bobian Family History

Bobian Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Beaubien. It is found mainly in CO.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bobian family from?

You can see how Bobian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bobian families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bobian's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Bobian families in 1880.
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What did your Bobian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bobian. 75% of Bobian men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Bobian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobian 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bobian. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bobian. For the veterans among your Bobian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobian lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bobian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bobian in 1958 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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