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Dobihal Family History

Dobihal 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: Dobias, Downham, Dobish, Dial, Mihal, Tobias, Dobis, Domian, Bilal

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Where is the Dobihal family from?

You can see how Dobihal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobihal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobihal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dobihal family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobihal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dobihal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobihal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobihal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Dobihal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobihal 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dobihal. 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 Dobihal. For the veterans among your Dobihal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobihal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Dobihal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dobihal in 1966 was 80, and 103 in 1996.

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