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Dobles Family History

Dobles 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: Dobler, Doles, Doble, Dobies, Robles, Nobles, Noble, Toles, Dole

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Where is the Dobles family from?

You can see how Dobles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dobles family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobles's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dobles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dobles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobles. 30% of Dobles men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dobles women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobles were Salesman and Office Clerk. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Office Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Dobles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobles 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Dobles. 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 97 military records available for the last name Dobles. For the veterans among your Dobles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobles lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Dobles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dobles in 1967 was 76, and 64 in 2002.

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