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Bobson Family History

Bobson 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: Boyson, Hobson, Dobson, Bosson, Babson, Robson, Bonson, Bolson

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Where is the Bobson family from?

You can see how Bobson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Bobson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bobson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bobson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobson 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 Bobson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bobson. 50% of Bobson men worked as a Bricklayer Heavy Worker and 84% of Bobson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobson were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Bobson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bobson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bobson. 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 203 military records available for the last name Bobson. For the veterans among your Bobson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bobson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bobson in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobson 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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