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Dobberpuhl Family History

Dobberpuhl Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Dobberpfuhl a habitational name from any of the places called Dobberphul of which there are four examples in Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Dobberpuhl family from?

You can see how Dobberpuhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobberpuhl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobberpuhl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Dobberpuhl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobberpuhl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dobberpuhl families in 1880.
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What did your Dobberpuhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobberpuhl. 47% of Dobberpuhl men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dobberpuhl women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobberpuhl were Laborer and Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farm Hand
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Dobberpuhl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Dobberpuhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobberpuhl 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dobberpuhl. 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 90 military records available for the last name Dobberpuhl. For the veterans among your Dobberpuhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobberpuhl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dobberpuhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dobberpuhl in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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