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Dobsin Family History

Dobsin 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: Dobrin, Dobkin, Dobson, Dobin, Dobbin, Cousin, Voisin, Doolin, Dubin

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Where is the Dobsin family from?

You can see how Dobsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobsin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobsin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dobsin families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobsin's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Dobsin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Dobsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobsin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dobsin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dobsin. For the veterans among your Dobsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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