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Dolbee Family History

Dolbee 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: Dolney, Dole, Dolen, Doles, Kolber, Holben, Doble, Dolder, Dobek

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Where is the Dolbee family from?

You can see how Dolbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolbee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dolbee families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolbee's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Dolbee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolbee 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 Dolbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolbee. 56% of Dolbee men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dolbee women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolbee were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    56%
  • Saw Mill
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dolbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolbee 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dolbee. 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 199 military records available for the last name Dolbee. For the veterans among your Dolbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolbee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dolbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dolbee in 1964 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolbee 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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