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Dobberkan Family History

Dobberkan Surname 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: Dobbertin, Hoberman, Dobbert, Dauberman, Dibbern, Robberson, Oberman

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Where is the Dobberkan family from?

You can see how Dobberkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobberkan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dobberkan family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobberkan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dobberkan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobberkan 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 Dobberkan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Looper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobberkan. 100% of Dobberkan women worked as a Looper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Looper
    100%

What Dobberkan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Dobberkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobberkan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dobberkan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dobberkan. For the veterans among your Dobberkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobberkan lifespan?

Average Dobberkan life expectancy in 1967 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobberkan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobberkan 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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