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Dorbe Family History

Dorbe 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: Dore, Dobbe, Orbe, Dube, Torre, Darby, More, Forbes, Jobe, Sorbo

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Where is the Dorbe family from?

You can see how Dorbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorbe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dorbe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dorbe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorbe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Dorbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorbe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dorbe. 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 65 military records available for the last name Dorbe. For the veterans among your Dorbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorbe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorbe 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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