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Dobenson Family History

Dobenson 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: Benson, Sorenson, Rosenson, Hokenson, Dobson, Hogenson, Lorenson

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Where is the Dobenson family from?

You can see how Dobenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobenson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Dobenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dobenson families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobenson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dobenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobenson 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 32 census records available for the last name Dobenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobenson 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 Dobenson. 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 military records available for the last name Dobenson. For the veterans among your Dobenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobenson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobenson 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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