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Bobman Family History

Bobman 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: Bowman, Bodman, Boman, Bozman, Bouman, Borman, Bohman, Bosman, Bolman

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Where is the Bobman family from?

You can see how Bobman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bobman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Bobman family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bobman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobman 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 209 census records available for the last name Bobman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobman 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bobman. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bobman. For the veterans among your Bobman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bobman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bobman in 1960 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobman 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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