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Dobb Family History

Dobb Name Meaning

English: from the medieval personal name Dobb(e) a rhyming pet form of Robert ; see Dobbe .

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


Similar surnames: Dobbe, Doby, Cobb, Lobb, Bibb, Dibb, Robb, Mabb, Tubb, Dodd

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Where is the Dobb family from?

You can see how Dobb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 110 Dobb families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Dobb's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dobb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobb 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 Dobb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dobb. 20% of Dobb men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Dobb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobb were Railway Clerk and Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Cowman
    15%
  • Insurance Agent
    15%
  • Railway Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Dobb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobb 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Dobb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 845 military records available for the last name Dobb. For the veterans among your Dobb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobb lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dobb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dobb in 1957 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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