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Dobbyn Name Meaning

English: variant of Dobbin . In Ireland this is the usual spelling of the surname.

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


Similar surnames: Dobyns, Dobry, Dolby, Robbin, Dobey, Dobbin, Dory, Dobbins, Robyn

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Where is the Dobbyn family from?

You can see how Dobbyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobbyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Dobbyn families living in Durham. This was about 26% of all the recorded Dobbyn's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dobbyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobbyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobbyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chemists Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dobbyn. 100% of Dobbyn men worked as a Chemists Porter and 100% of Dobbyn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chemists Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dobbyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbyn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dobbyn. 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 709 military records available for the last name Dobbyn. For the veterans among your Dobbyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbyn lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dobbyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dobbyn in 1952 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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