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Dobell Family History

Dobell Surname Meaning

see Double.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dobell family from?

You can see how Dobell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Dobell families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Dobell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dobell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobell 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 Dobell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dobell. 43% of Dobell men worked as a Gardener and 78% of Dobell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobell were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Farm Worker
    29%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Dobell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Dobell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dobell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dobell. For the veterans among your Dobell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dobell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dobell in 1961 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobell 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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