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Bobnar Family History

Bobnar 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: Bonar, Bodnar, Bognar, Bonnar, Bodner, Bonner, Borner, Molnar, Bogar

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Where is the Bobnar family from?

You can see how Bobnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobnar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bobnar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bobnar families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bobnar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bobnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobnar 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 Bobnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plaster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bobnar. 50% of Bobnar men worked as a Plaster.

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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

  • Plaster
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Bobnar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Bobnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobnar 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Bobnar. 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 71 military records available for the last name Bobnar. For the veterans among your Bobnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobnar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bobnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bobnar in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobnar 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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