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Dobashi Family History

Dobashi 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: Dobish, Ohashi, Doshi, Dobesh, Abbasi, Dobos, Dash, Dobis, Potash

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Where is the Dobashi family from?

You can see how Dobashi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobashi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dobashi families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dobashi's in USA. California had the highest population of Dobashi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobashi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobashi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobashi. 36% of Dobashi men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    36%
  • Owner Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%

What Dobashi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Dobashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobashi 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Dobashi. 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 113 military records available for the last name Dobashi. For the veterans among your Dobashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobashi lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Dobashi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dobashi in 1954 was 27, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobashi 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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