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Doberstein Family History

Doberstein Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dobberstein.

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


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Where is the Doberstein family from?

You can see how Doberstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doberstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doberstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Doberstein families living in Minnesota. This was about 37% of all the recorded Doberstein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Doberstein families in 1880.
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What did your Doberstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doberstein. 33% of Doberstein men worked as a Farmer and 54% of Doberstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doberstein were Machinist and Proprietor.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    54%
  • Servant
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Doberstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doberstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doberstein 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Doberstein. 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 441 military records available for the last name Doberstein. For the veterans among your Doberstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doberstein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Doberstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doberstein in 1954 was 82, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doberstein 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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