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Dobton Family History

Dobton 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: Dorton, Dobson, Dolton, Orton, Holton, Dobrin, Colton, Dalton, Denton

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Where is the Dobton family from?

You can see how Dobton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dobton families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dobton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobton 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 64 census records available for the last name Dobton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dobton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dobton. For the veterans among your Dobton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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