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Dolbeare Family History

Dolbeare Surname Meaning

English (Devon): probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

-beare from Old English bearu ‘grove’ is a common placename element in Devon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dolbeare family from?

You can see how Dolbeare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolbeare family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolbeare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dolbeare family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dolbeare's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Dolbeare families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolbeare 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 Dolbeare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolbeare. 50% of Dolbeare men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dolbeare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolbeare 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Dolbeare. 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 267 military records available for the last name Dolbeare. For the veterans among your Dolbeare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolbeare lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dolbeare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dolbeare in 1963 was 78, and 56 in 2004.

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