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Dobbek Family History

Dobbek 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: Dobek, Dombek, Dobbe, Doubek, Bobek, Dobler, Domek, Doble, Dobbert

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Where is the Dobbek family from?

You can see how Dobbek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dobbek family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobbek's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Dobbek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobbek 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 54 census records available for the last name Dobbek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbek 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dobbek. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dobbek. For the veterans among your Dobbek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Dobbek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dobbek in 1967 was 65, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobbek 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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