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Dobs Family History

Dobs 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: Dobos, Dobis, Doss, Doby, Debs, Dobbs, Dubs, Kobs, Dols, Dobb

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Where is the Dobs family from?

You can see how Dobs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dobs families living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dobs's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Dobs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobs. 42% of Dobs men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dobs women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobs 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Dobs. 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 213 military records available for the last name Dobs. For the veterans among your Dobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dobs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dobs in 1964 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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