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Dobshire Family History

Dobshire 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: Abshire, Lopshire, Darbyshire, Cheshire, Oshiro, Shire, Doshi

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Where is the Dobshire family from?

You can see how Dobshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobshire family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dobshire families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobshire's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dobshire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobshire 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 7 census records available for the last name Dobshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobshire 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dobshire. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dobshire. For the veterans among your Dobshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobshire lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobshire 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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