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Bobka Family History

Bobka 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: Babka, Boka, Bobko, Boda, Baba, Bora, Bobek, Kobza, Bolla, Borra

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Where is the Bobka family from?

You can see how Bobka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bobka families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bobka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bobka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobka 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 Bobka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobka. 72% of Bobka men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bobka women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobka were Miner and House Work.

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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
    72%
  • Miner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • House Work
    29%

What Bobka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Bobka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobka 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Bobka. 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 187 military records available for the last name Bobka. For the veterans among your Bobka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobka lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Bobka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bobka in 1944 was 42, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobka 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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