Origins of the Dorber surname
About the Dorbers
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Interesting facts about Dorber
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dorber surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Dorbers most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Dorbers.
What are the most common Dorber first names?
William
John
Jane
Ellen
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Common jobs for Dorbers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dorbers in 1921
Cotton Weaver
7
At School
3
Calico Weaver
2
Cotton Power Loom Weaver
2
Cotton Spinner
2
Common male occupations for Dorbers in 1921
Illegible
4
At School
3
Mechanic Fitter
3
Veterinary Surgeon
3
Blacksmith
2
