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Dobbrow Family History

Dobbrow 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: Dobrow, Dombrow, Dubrow, Disbrow, Bobrow, Dorow, Dolbow, Brow, Dobrin

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Where is the Dobbrow family from?

You can see how Dobbrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbrow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dobbrow families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobbrow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dobbrow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobbrow 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 90 census records available for the last name Dobbrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbrow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dobbrow. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dobbrow. For the veterans among your Dobbrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbrow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dobbrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dobbrow in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobbrow 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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