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Dobrell Family History

Dobrell 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: Dibrell, Dorrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Abrell, Morell, Worrell, Correll

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Where is the Dobrell family from?

You can see how Dobrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrell family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Dobrell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobrell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dobrell families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrell 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 10 census records available for the last name Dobrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dobrell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dobrell. For the veterans among your Dobrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrell 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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