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Dobberman Family History

Dobberman 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: Hoberman, Dauberman, Oberman, Dobbertin, Toberman, Dorman, Berman

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Where is the Dobberman family from?

You can see how Dobberman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobberman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dobberman families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 7 Dobberman families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Dobberman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dobberman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobberman 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 165 census records available for the last name Dobberman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobberman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dobberman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dobberman. For the veterans among your Dobberman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobberman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Dobberman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dobberman in 1962 was 88, and 66 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobberman 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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