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Bobbey Family History

Bobbey 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: Bobby, Bobek, Bobe, Bodley, Bowley, Bosley, Bonney, Hobby, Boley

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Where is the Bobbey family from?

You can see how Bobbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobbey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bobbey families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobbey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bobbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bobbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bobbey. 100% of Bobbey 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 140 census records available for the last name Bobbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobbey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bobbey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bobbey. For the veterans among your Bobbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobbey lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Bobbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bobbey in 1984 was 72, and 46 in 2000.

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