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Dobling Family History

Dobling 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: Dowling, Robling, Dooling, Dobrin, Bolling, Darling, Dorning, Cooling

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Where is the Dobling family from?

You can see how Dobling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dobling families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dobling's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dobling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobling 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 Dobling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dobling. 100% of Dobling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dobling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Dobling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobling 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dobling. 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 50 military records available for the last name Dobling. For the veterans among your Dobling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobling lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Dobling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dobling in 1976 was 86, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobling 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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