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Dobinson Family History

Dobinson Surname Meaning

from the personal name Dobbin (see Dobbin) + the patronymic marker -son.

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


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Where is the Dobinson family from?

You can see how Dobinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 222 Dobinson families living in Durham. This was about 26% of all the recorded Dobinson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dobinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dobinson 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 Dobinson. 19% of Dobinson men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Dobinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobinson were Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Retired
    9%
  • Dock Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Dobinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobinson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dobinson. 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 976 military records available for the last name Dobinson. For the veterans among your Dobinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobinson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dobinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dobinson in 1971 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobinson 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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