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Doobin Family History

Doobin 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: Doolin, Dobin, Dobbin, Dobrin, Dubin, Tobin, Dolin, Dobis, Corbin

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Where is the Doobin family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doobin. 100% of Doobin 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
    100%

What Doobin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Doobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doobin 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Doobin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Doobin. For the veterans among your Doobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doobin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Doobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Doobin in 1971 was 69, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doobin 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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