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Dobynes Family History

Dobynes 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: Dobyns, Dobies, Downes, Doyne, Dones, Dobner, Joynes, Dynes, Goynes

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Where is the Dobynes family from?

You can see how Dobynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobynes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobynes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Dobynes families living in Alabama. This was about 95% of all the recorded Dobynes's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Dobynes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Dobynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobynes 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dobynes. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dobynes. For the veterans among your Dobynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobynes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dobynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dobynes in 1961 was 39, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobynes 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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