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Douber Family History

Douber Name 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: Dauber, Doubek, Dober, Doubet, Dube, Huber, Ober, Kober, Dormer

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Where is the Douber family from?

You can see how Douber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Douber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Douber families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Douber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Douber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Douber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Douber. 100% of Douber men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Douber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douber 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Douber. 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 14 military records available for the last name Douber. For the veterans among your Douber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Douber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Douber in 1963 was 77, and 93 in 1999.

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