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Dolbeck Family History

Dolbeck 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: Kolbeck, Dilbeck, Colbeck, Dobeck, Holbeck, Dombeck, Bobeck, Dobek

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Where is the Dolbeck family from?

You can see how Dolbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Dolbeck families living in New York. This was about 74% of all the recorded Dolbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dolbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolbeck 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 Dolbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolbeck. 34% of Dolbeck men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Dolbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Dolbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolbeck 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dolbeck. 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 76 military records available for the last name Dolbeck. For the veterans among your Dolbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolbeck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Dolbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dolbeck in 1969 was 85, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolbeck 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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