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Dobbertine Family History

Dobbertine 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: Dobbertin, Dobbert, Dobberstein, Dobrin, Doering, Dobberpuhl, Dibbern

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Where is the Dobbertine family from?

You can see how Dobbertine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobbertine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobbertine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dobbertine families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobbertine's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dobbertine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobbertine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobbertine ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Dobbertine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobbertine 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dobbertine. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dobbertine. For the veterans among your Dobbertine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobbertine lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Dobbertine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dobbertine in 1970 was 65, and 96 in 1997.

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