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Dobberfuhl Family History

Dobberfuhl 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: Dobberpuhl, Dobbert, Debruhl, Dobbertin, Dobler, Dubreuil, Doerfler

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Where is the Dobberfuhl family from?

You can see how Dobberfuhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobberfuhl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobberfuhl families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dobberfuhl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobberfuhl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dobberfuhl families in 1880.
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What did your Dobberfuhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobberfuhl. 34% of Dobberfuhl men worked as a Teacher and 50% of Dobberfuhl women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobberfuhl were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Dobberfuhl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Dobberfuhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobberfuhl 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dobberfuhl. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dobberfuhl. For the veterans among your Dobberfuhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobberfuhl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dobberfuhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dobberfuhl in 1964 was 86, and 89 in 2003.

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