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Dobko Family History

Dobko 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: Dorko, Bobko, Dacko, Dobry, Dock, Dobos, Bosko, Cobo, Danko, Dobis

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Where is the Dobko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dobko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dobko. 57% of Dobko men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Franer Son
    13%
  • Farmers Son
    13%

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Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Dobko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobko 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Dobko. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dobko. For the veterans among your Dobko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobko lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1996, in the United States, Dobko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dobko in 1954 was 28, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobko 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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