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Bobrowski Family History

Bobrowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Bobrowa, Bobrowo, Bobrowce, or Bobrowiec.

These names are derived from the Polish word bóbr, which means ‘beaver’.

The prevalence of these place names indicates a connection to geographical features or historical significance related to beavers.

Individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestral ties to specific locations within Poland.

Understanding the etymology provides insight into the cultural and linguistic history of the region.

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


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Where is the Bobrowski family from?

You can see how Bobrowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobrowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobrowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bobrowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bobrowski's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Bobrowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobrowski 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 Bobrowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobrowski. 29% of Bobrowski men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Bobrowski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bobrowski were Proprietor 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Inspector
    14%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Bobrowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bobrowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobrowski 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Bobrowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 765 military records available for the last name Bobrowski. For the veterans among your Bobrowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobrowski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bobrowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bobrowski in 1958 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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