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Dobelstein Family History

Dobelstein 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: Doberstein, Dobberstein, Oberstein, Koberstein, Duberstein, Holstein

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Where is the Dobelstein family from?

You can see how Dobelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobelstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dobelstein families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dobelstein's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dobelstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobelstein 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 Dobelstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobelstein. 100% of Dobelstein women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Dobelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobelstein 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dobelstein. 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 111 military records available for the last name Dobelstein. For the veterans among your Dobelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobelstein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dobelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dobelstein in 1968 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobelstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobelstein 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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