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Dobesch Family History

Dobesch 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: Dobesh, Dorsch, Dobish, Dosch, Desch, Dobeck, Doetsch, Roesch, Boesch

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Where is the Dobesch family from?

You can see how Dobesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobesch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dobesch families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dobesch's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Dobesch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobesch 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 108 census records available for the last name Dobesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobesch 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Dobesch. 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 60 military records available for the last name Dobesch. For the veterans among your Dobesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobesch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Dobesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dobesch in 1967 was 86, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobesch 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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