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Dobres Family History

Dobres 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: Dobies, Domres, Dore, Dobrin, Torres, Dobry, Dobos, Debes, Debree

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Where is the Dobres family from?

You can see how Dobres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dobres families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dobres's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dobres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobres 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 Dobres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobres. 100% of Dobres men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dobres women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Dobres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobres 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Dobres. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dobres. For the veterans among your Dobres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobres lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dobres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dobres in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobres 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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