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Dobyn Family History

Dobyn 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: Doby, Dobin, Dobyns, Dobbyn, Robyn, Don, Dobrin, Dolen, Doman, Dobry

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Where is the Dobyn family from?

You can see how Dobyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dobyn family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobyn's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Dobyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobyn 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 Dobyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lumberman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobyn. 100% of Dobyn men worked as a Lumberman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lumberman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Dobyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobyn 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dobyn. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dobyn. For the veterans among your Dobyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobyn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobyn 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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