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Dobnikar Family History

Dobnikar 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: Donica, Doniger, Donker, Dolinar, Dobner, Dobias, Donigan, Donivan

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Where is the Dobnikar family from?

You can see how Dobnikar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobnikar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dobnikar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobnikar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dobnikar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobnikar 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 49 census records available for the last name Dobnikar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobnikar 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dobnikar. 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 180 military records available for the last name Dobnikar. For the veterans among your Dobnikar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobnikar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dobnikar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dobnikar in 1967 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobnikar 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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