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Bobison Family History

Bobison 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: Robison, Boyson, Hobson, Dobson, Boisen, Bosson, Babson, Tobiason

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Where is the Bobison family from?

You can see how Bobison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bobison families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Bobison's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Bobison families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bobison ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Bobison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobison 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bobison. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bobison. For the veterans among your Bobison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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