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Bobus Family History

Bobus 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: Bonus, Bogus, Kobus, Bolus, Sobus, Boris, Boros, Bos, Bobek, Babu

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Where is the Bobus family from?

You can see how Bobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bobus families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bobus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bobus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobus 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 128 census records available for the last name Bobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobus 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bobus. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bobus. For the veterans among your Bobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bobus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bobus in 1969 was 70, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobus 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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