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Origins of the Dobbs surname

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About the Dobbses

We have a total number of 23810 records for people with the last name Dobbs.

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Where do most Dobbses live?

In 1921, most Dobbses lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Dobbses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 20,400 records for the Dobbs surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Dobbses most likely to marry?

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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

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