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Dobes Family History

Dobes 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: Dobos, Debes, Doles, Dobis, Dobek, Domes, Dobies, Dobesh, Dones

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Where is the Dobes family from?

You can see how Dobes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dobes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dobes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dobes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dobes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobes 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 Dobes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobes. 23% of Dobes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dobes women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Retired
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dobes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobes 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Dobes. 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 398 military records available for the last name Dobes. For the veterans among your Dobes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dobes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dobes in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobes 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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