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Bobies Family History

Bobies 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: Dobies, Bobier, Boies, Boris, Bobek, Borges, Bobe, Bowes, Bobik

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobies 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 Bobies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bobies. 100% of Bobies men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Bobies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobies 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bobies. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bobies. For the veterans among your Bobies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobies lifespan?

Average Bobies life expectancy in 1977 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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