This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bobitt family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bobitt Family History

Bobitt 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: Boblitt, Bobbitt, Bott, Bonito, Bobik, Bobich, Britt, Babbitt, Lobitz

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bobitt family from?

You can see how Bobitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Bobitt families living in Kentucky. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bobitt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bobitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bobitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bobitt. 43% of Bobitt men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Bobitt | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Bobitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Bobitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bobitt

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Bobitt. 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.

View all Bobitt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Bobitt. For the veterans among your Bobitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bobitt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bobitt family history

Discover More

What is the average Bobitt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bobitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bobitt in 1965 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobitt 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bobitt family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial