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Dobois Family History

Dobois 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: Dobos, Dubois, Dobis, Dozois, Debois, Dobrin, Dobish, Doris, Donais

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Where is the Dobois family from?

You can see how Dobois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobois families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Dobois families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobois's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dobois families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Dobois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobois 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Dobois. 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 41 military records available for the last name Dobois. For the veterans among your Dobois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobois lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Dobois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dobois in 1978 was 82, and 80 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobois 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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