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Dorbin Family History

Dorbin 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: Corbin, Dorin, Dobin, Dobbin, Durbin, Orbin, Drain, Dobrin, Dorman

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Where is the Dorbin family from?

You can see how Dorbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorbin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dorbin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorbin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorbin 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 Dorbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorbin. 100% of Dorbin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Dorbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorbin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Dorbin. 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 70 military records available for the last name Dorbin. For the veterans among your Dorbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorbin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1998, in the United States, Dorbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dorbin in 1958 was 75, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorbin 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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