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Dobins Family History

Dobins 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, Dobies, Dobin, Dobias, Robins, Dobbins, Dobyns, Dobkins

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Where is the Dobins family from?

You can see how Dobins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dobins families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dobins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobins 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 Dobins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dobins. 100% of Dobins 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dobins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobins 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Dobins. 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 305 military records available for the last name Dobins. For the veterans among your Dobins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobins lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1989, in the United States, Dobins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dobins in 1955 was 45, and 68 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobins 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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