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Dobras Family History

Dobras Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dobias, Dobrin, Bras, Porras, Dobry, Bouras, Dobos, Doris, Tobias

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Where is the Dobras family from?

You can see how Dobras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dobras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dobras families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dobras's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dobras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dobras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobras. 30% of Dobras men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dobras women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Knitter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dobras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Dobras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobras census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 160 immigration records available for the last name Dobras. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Dobras. For the veterans among your Dobras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobras lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dobras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dobras in 1965 was 84, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobras ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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