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Bobish Family History

Bobish 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: Dobish, Bobich, Borish, Babish, Boris, Bobik, Dobis, Nobis, Bois

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Where is the Bobish family from?

You can see how Bobish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bobish families living in Leicestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bobish's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bobish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobish 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 Bobish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bobish. 24% of Bobish men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Bobish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Bobish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobish 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bobish. 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 227 military records available for the last name Bobish. For the veterans among your Bobish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobish lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bobish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bobish in 1953 was 19, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobish 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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