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Bobow Family History

Bobow 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: Bobo, Bobrow, Borow, Bow, Boros, Brow, Bono, Bobek, Bobe, Bodo

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Where is the Bobow family from?

You can see how Bobow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bobow family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobow's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bobow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobow 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 43 census records available for the last name Bobow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bobow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bobow. For the veterans among your Bobow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobow lifespan?

Average Bobow life expectancy in 1965 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobow 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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