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Dobitz Family History

Dobitz 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: Lobitz, Dobish, Bitz, Moritz, Dobis, Dobies, Politz, Dobie, Dobosz

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Where is the Dobitz family from?

You can see how Dobitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dobitz family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobitz's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Dobitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobitz 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 72 census records available for the last name Dobitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobitz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dobitz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dobitz. For the veterans among your Dobitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dobitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dobitz in 1964 was 64, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobitz 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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