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Dobbles Family History

Dobbles 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: Dobler, Doles, Doble, Double, Dobies, Dobbe, Gobble, Robles, Dibble

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Where is the Dobbles family from?

You can see how Dobbles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dobbles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Dobbles families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobbles's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Dobbles families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobbles 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 Dobbles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobbles. 100% of Dobbles men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Dobbles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbles 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dobbles. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dobbles. For the veterans among your Dobbles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Dobbles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dobbles in 1965 was 78, and 71 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobbles 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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