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Dobbons Family History

Dobbons 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: Dobbins, Dobos, Dobson, Hobbins, Dobbin, Dobbs, Cobbins, Dobyns

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Where is the Dobbons family from?

You can see how Dobbons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbons family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dobbons family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobbons's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dobbons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobbons 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 48 census records available for the last name Dobbons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbons 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 immigration records available for the last name Dobbons. 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 military records available for the last name Dobbons. For the veterans among your Dobbons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbons lifespan?

Average Dobbons life expectancy in 1968 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobbons 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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