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Dobelman Family History

Dobelman 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: Sobelman, Dolman, Hoberman, Belman, Abelman, Vogelman, Kopelman

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Where is the Dobelman family from?

You can see how Dobelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dobelman families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dobelman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dobelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobelman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Dobelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobelman 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Dobelman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dobelman. For the veterans among your Dobelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobelman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dobelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dobelman in 1964 was 74, and 53 in 2004.

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