Dobbs Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dobbs Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dobbs family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 71
Female Servant 51
Independent 28
Labourer 18
Male Servant 16
Farmer 10
Coal Miner 7
Carpenter 5
Weaver 5
Brick Layer 5
Shoe Maker 5
Frame Work Knitter 5
Miner 4
Ag Lab 4
Bricklayer 4
Engineer 4
Blacksmith 3
School Mistress 3
Shop Keeper 3
Ag Labourer 3
Servant 3
Dress Maker 3
Merchant 2
In The Shop 2
Woolen Hosiery Maker 2

Dobbs Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dobbs 100% 13,966
2 Dabbs 80% 4,801
3 Dibbs 80% 752
4 Dobs 80% 300
5 Dubbs 80% 170

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The surname Dobbs is the most popular version of all its varients

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