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Bobly Family History

Bobly 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: Bobby, Bobay, Noble, Bold, Bolle, Body, Bly, Bobek, Bogle, Bole

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Where is the Bobly family from?

You can see how Bobly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobly family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bobly family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobly's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bobly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobly 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 40 census records available for the last name Bobly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bobly. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bobly. For the veterans among your Bobly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobly lifespan?

Average Bobly life expectancy in 1981 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobly 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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