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Dobiss Family History

Dobiss 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: Dobish, Dobis, Dobies, Dobias, Biss, Dobos, Doris, Tobias, Diss, Doss

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Where is the Dobiss family from?

You can see how Dobiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobiss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dobiss families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Dobiss family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobiss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dobiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobiss 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 27 census records available for the last name Dobiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobiss 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 Dobiss. 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 Dobiss. For the veterans among your Dobiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobiss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Dobiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dobiss in 1974 was 62, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobiss 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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