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Dobbin Family History

Dobbin Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Dobbin a common diminutive of Dobb (see Dobbe) itself a rhyming pet form of Robert.

The surname has been in Ireland since the 16th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dobbin family from?

You can see how Dobbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 84 Dobbin families living in Durham. This was about 24% of all the recorded Dobbin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dobbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dobbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dobbin. 22% of Dobbin men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Dobbin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobbin were Works Manager (textile Trade) and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Incapacitated
    22%
  • Medical Practitioner
    16%
  • Works Manager (textile Trade)
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Dobbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Dobbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbin 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Dobbin. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Dobbin. For the veterans among your Dobbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dobbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dobbin in 1955 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobbin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobbin 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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