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Dobion Family History

Dobion 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: Dorion, Dobson, Dobin, Dobrin, Dobos, Dobish, Dubin, Tobin, Dolin

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Where is the Dobion family from?

You can see how Dobion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobion family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dobion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dobion families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobion's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Dobion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobion 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 99 census records available for the last name Dobion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobion 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dobion. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dobion. For the veterans among your Dobion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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