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Dobbes Family History

Dobbes 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: Dobies, Dobbe, Dobbs, Forbes, Dobos, Debes, Dobler, Doles, Dobis

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Where is the Dobbes family from?

You can see how Dobbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dobbes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dobbes family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobbes's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Dobbes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobbes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Dobbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dobbes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dobbes. For the veterans among your Dobbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbes lifespan?

Average Dobbes life expectancy in 1999 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobbes 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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