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Origins of the Dobson surname

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We have a total number of 151262 records for people with the last name Dobson.

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Alternative variations of the name Dobson

Dobson, Dobsons, Dobbson, Dobsan, Dobeson

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Where do most Dobsons live?

In 1921, most Dobsons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Dobsons

How common is your surname?

312th most common surname in the UK

We have 134,000 records for the Dobson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.

Who were Dobsons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Dobson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Dobsons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Dobsons in 1921
Dressmaker

541

Cotton Weaver

329

General Servant Domestic

297

House Servant

285

Domestic Servant

271

Common Male occupations for Dobsons in 1921
Coal Miner

635

Farmer

500

General Labourer

452

Agricultural Labourer

399

Joiner

324

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