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Bobley Family History

Bobley 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: Bodley, Bowley, Bosley, Boley, Boxley, Bohley, Lobley, Robley, Bouley

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Where is the Bobley family from?

You can see how Bobley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bobley family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bobley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobley 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 Bobley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bobley. 100% of Bobley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Bobley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bobley. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bobley. For the veterans among your Bobley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobley lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Bobley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bobley in 1992 was 83, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobley 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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