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Dober Family History

Dober Surname Meaning

German: nickname from an agent derivative of Swabian toben töben ‘to rant and rage’. English: variant of Dawber.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dober family from?

You can see how Dober families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dober family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dober families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Dober families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dober's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dober families in 1891.
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What did your Dober ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dober. 100% of Dober men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Dober women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dober. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dober 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Dober. 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 540 military records available for the last name Dober. For the veterans among your Dober ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dober lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dober life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dober in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dober 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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