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Bobrow Family History

Bobrow Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Bobrov a habitational name from a place called Bobr or Bobrovo in Belarus or other villages.

This name is derived from the Slavic term bob(e)r, which means ‘beaver’.

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


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Where is the Bobrow family from?

You can see how Bobrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bobrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bobrow families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bobrow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bobrow families in 1891.
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What did your Bobrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobrow. 32% of Bobrow men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Bobrow women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobrow were Butcher and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Dentist
    12%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bobrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobrow 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 983 immigration records available for the last name Bobrow. 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 239 military records available for the last name Bobrow. For the veterans among your Bobrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobrow lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bobrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bobrow in 1944 was 27, and 71 in 2004.

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