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Dobley Family History

Dobley 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: Dobler, Doble, Dooley, Dobey, Lobley, Robley, Dolley, Donley, Mobley

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Where is the Dobley family from?

You can see how Dobley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dobley family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dobley's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Dobley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobley 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 351 census records available for the last name Dobley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobley 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dobley. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dobley. For the veterans among your Dobley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Dobley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dobley in 1966 was 81, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobley 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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