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Doberstine Family History

Doberstine 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: Derstine, Doberstein, Dobberstein, Oberstein, Koberstein, Dobbertin

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Where is the Doberstine family from?

You can see how Doberstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doberstine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doberstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Doberstine families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Doberstine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doberstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doberstine 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 92 census records available for the last name Doberstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doberstine 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Doberstine. 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 15 military records available for the last name Doberstine. For the veterans among your Doberstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doberstine lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Doberstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Doberstine in 1969 was 77, and 72 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doberstine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doberstine 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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