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Dobberstien Family History

Dobberstien 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: Dobberstein, Dobbertin, Doberstein, Hoversten, Dobbert, Robberson

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Where is the Dobberstien family from?

You can see how Dobberstien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobberstien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dobberstien families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dobberstien's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dobberstien families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Dobberstien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobberstien 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dobberstien. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dobberstien. For the veterans among your Dobberstien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobberstien lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Dobberstien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dobberstien in 1973 was 54, and 56 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobberstien 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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