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Dobias Family History

Dobias Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Dobiáš): from a variant of the personal name Tobiáš (see Tobias).

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


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Where is the Dobias family from?

You can see how Dobias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobias family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dobias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dobias family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobias's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dobias families in 1911.
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What did your Dobias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobias. 24% of Dobias men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dobias women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobias were Farming and New Worker.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Superintendent
    17%
  • Beautician
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dobias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobias 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Dobias. 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 574 military records available for the last name Dobias. For the veterans among your Dobias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobias lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dobias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dobias in 1956 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobias 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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