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Dobyne Family History

Dobyne 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: Doyne, Dobyns, Coyne, Doyle, Doane, Doble, Domine, Doby, Boyne, Dobie

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Where is the Dobyne family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobyne. 67% of Dobyne men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Dobyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Dobyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobyne 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Dobyne. 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 64 military records available for the last name Dobyne. For the veterans among your Dobyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobyne lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Dobyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dobyne in 1941 was 41, and 34 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobyne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobyne 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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