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Bobier Family History

Bobier Surname Meaning

French:: variant of Baubier a nickname for a stutterer (ultimately from Latin balbus ‘stammering’).

Alternatively, a nickname from Old French bobier ‘arrogant’.

This surname was brought to North America from Ireland.

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


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Where is the Bobier family from?

You can see how Bobier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bobier family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bobier's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Bobier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobier 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 Bobier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobier. 29% of Bobier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bobier women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobier were Butcher and Nurse.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bobier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobier 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Bobier. 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 383 military records available for the last name Bobier. For the veterans among your Bobier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bobier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bobier in 1962 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobier 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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