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Dobbels Family History

Dobbels 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: Dobbert, Gubbels, Dobies, Wibbels, Dobbe, Dobbs, Dobbins, Gobbell

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Where is the Dobbels family from?

You can see how Dobbels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dobbels families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobbels's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dobbels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobbels 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 Dobbels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Core Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobbels. 43% of Dobbels men worked as a Core Maker.

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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

  • Core Maker
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Painter Carpenter
    29%

What Dobbels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Dobbels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbels 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Dobbels. 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 41 military records available for the last name Dobbels. For the veterans among your Dobbels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Dobbels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dobbels in 1962 was 73, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobbels 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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