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Dobison Family History

Dobison Surname Meaning

see Dobson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dobison family from?

You can see how Dobison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dobison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Dobison families living in Northumberland. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dobison's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Dobison families in 1891.
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What did your Dobison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dobison. 100% of Dobison 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 775 census records available for the last name Dobison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobison 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dobison. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dobison. For the veterans among your Dobison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dobison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dobison in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobison 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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