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Dorbert Family History

Dorbert 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: Dobbert, Dobert, Torbert, Dormer, Robert, Corbett, Herbert, Gobert

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Where is the Dorbert family from?

You can see how Dorbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorbert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Dorbert families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Dorbert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dorbert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caretaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorbert. 25% of Dorbert men worked as a Caretaker. .

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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

  • Caretaker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Dorbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorbert 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dorbert. 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 123 military records available for the last name Dorbert. For the veterans among your Dorbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorbert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Dorbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dorbert in 1963 was 76, and 66 in 1997.

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