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Dobka Family History

Dobka 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: Kobza, Dobry, Dock, Dobos, Polka, Dobis, Doble, Dona, Dorta, Dobek

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Where is the Dobka family from?

You can see how Dobka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobka family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dobka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dobka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobka 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 103 census records available for the last name Dobka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobka 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dobka. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dobka. For the veterans among your Dobka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobka lifespan?

Average Dobka life expectancy in 1964 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobka 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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