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Dobso Family History

Dobso 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: Dobson, Mosso, Orso, Dobry, Dobos, Dobish, Dorst, Toso, Cobo, Dobis

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Where is the Dobso family from?

You can see how Dobso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dobso family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobso's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Dobso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobso 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 37 census records available for the last name Dobso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobso 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dobso. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dobso. For the veterans among your Dobso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobso lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Dobso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dobso in 1974 was 43, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobso 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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