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Dobyen Family History

Dobyen 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: Doyen, Dobrin, Dolen, Domen, Oyen, Dobler, Doten, Doren, Doble, Dobek

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Where is the Dobyen family from?

You can see how Dobyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobyen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dobyen family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobyen's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dobyen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobyen 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 Dobyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Student was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobyen. 100% of Dobyen women worked as a Student.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Dobyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobyen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dobyen. 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 Dobyen. For the veterans among your Dobyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobyen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobyen

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