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Boblitt Name Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Boblitz (see Baublitz). Alternatively, possibly English: from a pet form of the personal name Bob, itself a pet form of Robert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Babbitt, Bobbitt, Bolte, Mabbitt, Noblett, Pollitt, Bolt, Roblin

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Boblitt Family Origin

Where is the Boblitt family from?

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You can see how Boblitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boblitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boblitt families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Boblitt families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Boblitt's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boblitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boblitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Boblitt Family Occupations

What did your Boblitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Boblitt family was School Teacher. The most common Boblitt occupation in the USA was Clerk In Rr. 25% of Boblitt's were Clerk In Rrs. Clerk In Rr, Farmer and Merchant were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Boblitt.

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  • Clerk In Rr

    25%

  • Farmer

    25%

  • Merchant

    25%

  • School Teacher

    25%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boblitt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Boblitt Historical Records

What Boblitt family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boblitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boblitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Boblitt. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Boblitt. For the veterans among your Boblitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Boblitt Life Expectancy

What is the average Boblitt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Boblitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boblitt in 1960 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boblitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boblitt 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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