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Boblit Family History

Boblit 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: Hoblit, Boblitt, Noblit, Bolt, Bobik, Bolin, Boldt, Bollin, Koblitz

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Where is the Boblit family from?

You can see how Boblit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boblit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boblit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Boblit families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Boblit's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boblit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boblit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Boblit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boblit 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Boblit. 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 62 military records available for the last name Boblit. For the veterans among your Boblit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boblit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boblit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boblit in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boblit 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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