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Dobia Family History

Dobia 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: Dobis, Dobie, Tobia, Dobin, Dobias, Cobia, Dobrin, Kobza, Dobry

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Where is the Dobia family from?

You can see how Dobia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dobia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dobia families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Dobia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobia 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dobia. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dobia. For the veterans among your Dobia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Dobia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dobia in 1968 was 78, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobia 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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