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Dobys Family History

Dobys 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, Dobis, Doby, Dobbs, Dobyns, Dobry, Debes, Dobish, Doris, Doles

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Where is the Dobys family from?

You can see how Dobys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobys family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Dobys families were found in USA in 1840, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Dobys family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobys's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dobys families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Dobys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobys 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dobys. 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 Dobys. For the veterans among your Dobys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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