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Dobberke Family History

Dobberke 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: Dobbert, Berke, Dobler, Dobek, Oberle, Roberge, Dolbeare, Goerke

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Where is the Dobberke family from?

You can see how Dobberke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobberke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobberke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Dobberke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobberke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dobberke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobberke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobberke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Dobberke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobberke 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dobberke. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dobberke. For the veterans among your Dobberke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobberke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dobberke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dobberke in 1969 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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