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Dobrah Family History

Dobrah 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: Dobrin, Dobry, Dobish, Dubray, Dobrow, Doran, Dora, Dobesh, Lorah

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Where is the Dobrah family from?

You can see how Dobrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrah family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dobrah families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dobrah's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dobrah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrah 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 170 census records available for the last name Dobrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrah 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Dobrah. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dobrah. For the veterans among your Dobrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrah lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrah 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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