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Bobbett Family History

Bobbett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bobbitt.

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


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Where is the Bobbett family from?

You can see how Bobbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Bobbett families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bobbett's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Bobbett families in 1911.
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What did your Bobbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bobbett. 50% of Bobbett men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Lineman
    50%

What Bobbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bobbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobbett 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Bobbett. 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 822 military records available for the last name Bobbett. For the veterans among your Bobbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobbett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bobbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bobbett in 1954 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobbett 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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