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Dobbis Family History

Dobbis 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: Dobis, Dobbin, Dobbs, Dobbie, Dobbins, Dobrin, Dobos, Dobish, Doris

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Where is the Dobbis family from?

You can see how Dobbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobbis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Dobbis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobbis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dobbis families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Dobbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbis 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dobbis. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dobbis. For the veterans among your Dobbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Dobbis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dobbis in 1973 was 77, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobbis 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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