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Dobush Family History

Dobush 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: Dobish, Dobesh, Dobos, Bush, Debus, Forbush, Dobis, Kobus, Dornbush

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Where is the Dobush family from?

You can see how Dobush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobush family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dobush families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Dobush families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dobush's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dobush families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dobush ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dobush. 50% of Dobush men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmers Son
    50%

What Dobush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Dobush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobush 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dobush. 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 79 military records available for the last name Dobush. For the veterans among your Dobush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobush lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dobush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dobush in 1966 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobush

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobush 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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