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Bobst Family History

Bobst Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Pabst.

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


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Where is the Bobst family from?

You can see how Bobst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bobst family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobst's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Bobst families in 1891.
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What did your Bobst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobst. 21% of Bobst men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Bobst women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobst were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bobst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobst 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Bobst. 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 783 military records available for the last name Bobst. For the veterans among your Bobst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobst lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bobst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bobst in 1957 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobst 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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