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Dobbertin Family History

Dobbertin Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Dobbertin a place in Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Dobbertin family from?

You can see how Dobbertin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbertin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobbertin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dobbertin family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobbertin's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Dobbertin families in 1891.
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What did your Dobbertin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobbertin. 36% of Dobbertin men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Dobbertin women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobbertin were Salesman 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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Janitor
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dobbertin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbertin 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Dobbertin. 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 495 military records available for the last name Dobbertin. For the veterans among your Dobbertin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbertin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dobbertin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dobbertin in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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