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Dobkins Family History

Dobkins Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Dobkin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dobkins family from?

You can see how Dobkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dobkins families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dobkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dobkins families in 1891.
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What did your Dobkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobkins. 36% of Dobkins men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dobkins women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobkins were Mechanic and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dobkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobkins 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Dobkins. 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 440 military records available for the last name Dobkins. For the veterans among your Dobkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobkins lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dobkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dobkins in 1951 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobkins 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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