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Dobston Family History

Dobston 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, Royston, Colston, Rolston, Boston, Holston, Houston, Hogston

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Where is the Dobston family from?

You can see how Dobston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dobston families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobston's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dobston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobston 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 23 census records available for the last name Dobston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dobston. 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 Dobston. For the veterans among your Dobston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobston lifespan?

Average Dobston life expectancy in 1996 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobston 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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