Origins of the Dobbs surname
About the Dobbses
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Interesting facts about Dobbs
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dobbs surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.
What are the most common Dobbs first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Dobbses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dobbses in 1921
Dressmaker
96
General Servant Domestic
49
Domestic Servant
46
Laundress
46
General Servant
42
Common male occupations for Dobbses in 1921
Coal Miner
137
Agricultural Labourer
120
General Labourer
68
Farm Labourer
67
Bricklayer
56
