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Dobele Family History

Dobele 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: Doble, Noble, Nobel, Dole, Sobel, Lobel, Kobel, Abele, Doyle, Dobler

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Where is the Dobele family from?

You can see how Dobele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobele family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobele families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Dobele families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobele's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dobele families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Dobele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobele 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Dobele. 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 79 military records available for the last name Dobele. For the veterans among your Dobele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobele lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Dobele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dobele in 1975 was 89, and 97 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobele 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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