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Dobing Family History

Dobing Surname Meaning

see Dobbin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dobing family from?

You can see how Dobing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Dobing families living in Durham. This was about 49% of all the recorded Dobing's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dobing families in 1891.
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What did your Dobing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dobing. 43% of Dobing men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Dobing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobing were Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Iron Moulder
    29%
  • Police Constable
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    7%

What Dobing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dobing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobing 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Dobing. 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 114 military records available for the last name Dobing. For the veterans among your Dobing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobing lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Dobing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dobing in 1993 was 81, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobing 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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