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Dobrava Family History

Dobrava 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: Doubrava, Dobratz, Dobrin, Dobry, Votava, Dubray, Dorta, Dolata

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Where is the Dobrava family from?

You can see how Dobrava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dobrava families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dobrava's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dobrava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrava surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Dobrava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrava 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dobrava. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dobrava. For the veterans among your Dobrava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrava lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dobrava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dobrava in 1969 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrava 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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