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Dobbens Family History

Dobbens 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: Dobbins, Dobbert, Dobies, Dobbe, Gibbens, Dollens, Hobbins, Dobbin

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Where is the Dobbens family from?

You can see how Dobbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobbens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dobbens family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobbens's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Dobbens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Dobbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbens 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dobbens. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dobbens. For the veterans among your Dobbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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