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Doberman Family History

Doberman 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: Hoberman, Oberman, Toberman, Dorman, Berman, Moerman, Obermann

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Where is the Doberman family from?

You can see how Doberman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doberman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doberman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Doberman families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Doberman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Doberman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doberman 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 Doberman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furniture Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doberman. 100% of Doberman men worked as a Furniture Dealer and 60% of Doberman 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

  • Furniture Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Not Previously Employed
    40%

What Doberman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Doberman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doberman 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Doberman. 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 38 military records available for the last name Doberman. For the veterans among your Doberman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doberman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Doberman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Doberman in 1957 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doberman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doberman 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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