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Dobiesz Family History

Dobiesz 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: Dobies, Dobish, Dobis, Dobesh, Dobie, Dobosz, Dobias, Tobiasz, Dobos

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Where is the Dobiesz family from?

You can see how Dobiesz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobiesz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dobiesz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dobiesz families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dobiesz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dobiesz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobiesz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobiesz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobiesz. 100% of Dobiesz men worked as a New Worker and 34% of Dobiesz women worked as a Laundress. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Tailoring
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
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What Dobiesz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Dobiesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobiesz 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Dobiesz. 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 99 military records available for the last name Dobiesz. For the veterans among your Dobiesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobiesz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dobiesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dobiesz in 1963 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

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