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Dob Family History

Dob Surname 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: Don, Job, Doe, Doi, Dow, Dub, Doby, Dom, Bob, Do

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Where is the Dob family from?

You can see how Dob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dob family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dob families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dob family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Dob's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dob families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dob surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Dob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dob 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Dob. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 952 military records available for the last name Dob. For the veterans among your Dob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dob lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Dob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dob in 1952 was 23, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dob ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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