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Dobus Family History

Dobus 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: Dobos, Debus, Dobis, Kobus, Dobbs, Sobus, Dobry, Debes, Dobish, Doris

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Where is the Dobus family from?

You can see how Dobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dobus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dobus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobus 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 84 census records available for the last name Dobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dobus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dobus. For the veterans among your Dobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Dobus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dobus in 1972 was 88, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobus 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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