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Dolbey Family History

Dolbey Surname Meaning

see Dalby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dolbey family from?

You can see how Dolbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Dolbey families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Dolbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dolbey families in 1891.
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What did your Dolbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dolbey. 72% of Dolbey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Private Means
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dolbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolbey 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Dolbey. 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 207 military records available for the last name Dolbey. For the veterans among your Dolbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolbey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Dolbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dolbey in 1959 was 56, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolbey 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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