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Dobbey Family History

Dobbey 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: Dobbe, Dobey, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Dobry, Dabney, Dobler, Hobby

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Where is the Dobbey family from?

You can see how Dobbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dobbey families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 2 Dobbey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobbey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dobbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobbey 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 136 census records available for the last name Dobbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dobbey. 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 Dobbey. For the veterans among your Dobbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Dobbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dobbey in 1964 was 40, and 84 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobbey 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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