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Dobal Family History

Dobal 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: Bobal, Kobal, Doyal, Donat, Nobel, Doll, Dolak, Doman, Sobel, Dobry

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Where is the Dobal family from?

You can see how Dobal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dobal families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dobal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dobal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Dobal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobal 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Dobal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Dobal. For the veterans among your Dobal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Dobal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dobal in 1957 was 42, and 82 in 2001.

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