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Bobett Family History

Bobett Name 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: Boyett, Bobbett, Boblett, Brett, Rowett, Bott, Robert, Bobek, Corbett

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Where is the Bobett family from?

You can see how Bobett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bobett families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bobett's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bobett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobett 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 Bobett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bobett. 100% of Bobett men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Bobett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobett 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bobett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Bobett. For the veterans among your Bobett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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