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Dobmeier Family History

Dobmeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Domeier, a distinguishing name for the tenant farmer (see Meyer) of land belonging to a cathedral.

Alternatively, the first part of the surname may be topographic, derived from Middle High German toup, toub ‘dump; dry, arid, worthless’ referring to the soil.

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


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Where is the Dobmeier family from?

You can see how Dobmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobmeier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dobmeier families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobmeier's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dobmeier families in 1891.
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What did your Dobmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobmeier. 33% of Dobmeier men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Dobmeier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobmeier were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Brimer
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dobmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobmeier 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Dobmeier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dobmeier. For the veterans among your Dobmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobmeier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dobmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dobmeier in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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