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Dobesh Family History

Dobesh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Dobeš which is of the same origin as Dobiš (see Dobis).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dobesh family from?

You can see how Dobesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobesh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobesh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Dobesh families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobesh's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Dobesh families in 1891.
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What did your Dobesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobesh. 54% of Dobesh men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

What Dobesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Dobesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobesh 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dobesh. 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 284 military records available for the last name Dobesh. For the veterans among your Dobesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobesh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dobesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dobesh in 1955 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobesh 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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