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Dobney Family History

Dobney Surname Meaning

see Daubney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dobney family from?

You can see how Dobney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Dobney families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dobney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dobney families in 1891.
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What did your Dobney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dobney. 17% of Dobney men worked as a Builders Labourer and 86% of Dobney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobney were Hosiery Finishing and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Upholsterer
    12%
  • Hosiery Finishing
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dobney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobney 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Dobney. 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 460 military records available for the last name Dobney. For the veterans among your Dobney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dobney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dobney in 1962 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobney 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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