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Dolbear Family History

Dolbear Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Dolbeare in Devon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dolbear family from?

You can see how Dolbear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolbear family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolbear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Dolbear families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dolbear's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dolbear families in 1891.
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What did your Dolbear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electric Welder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dolbear. 50% of Dolbear men worked as an Electric Welder and 96% of Dolbear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolbear were Royal Navy and Cook.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electric Welder
    50%
  • Royal Navy
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Cook
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dolbear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolbear 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Dolbear. 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 760 military records available for the last name Dolbear. For the veterans among your Dolbear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolbear lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dolbear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dolbear in 1965 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolbear 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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