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Bobowski Family History

Bobowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Bobowa in Lesser Poland Voivodeship.

Bobowo in Pomeranian Voivodeship or Bobowce (nowadays Bobivtsi) in modern Ukraine in Chernivtsi Oblast.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bobowski family from?

You can see how Bobowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bobowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bobowski families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bobowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bobowski families in 1920.
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What did your Bobowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobowski. 39% of Bobowski men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Bobowski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobowski were Salesman and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Bartender
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bobowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobowski 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Bobowski. 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 220 military records available for the last name Bobowski. For the veterans among your Bobowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobowski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bobowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bobowski in 1957 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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