Origins of the Dobell surname
About the Dobells
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Interesting facts about Dobell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dobell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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What are the most common Dobell first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Dobells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dobells in 1921
Dressmaker
27
Living On Own Means
18
Domestic Servant
12
Private Means
12
Laundress
8
Common male occupations for Dobells in 1921
Farmer
18
Clerk
16
Solicitor
15
Carpenter
14
Tailor
12
