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Dobravec Family History

Dobravec 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: Moravec, Oravec, Brave, Draves, Braver, Kravec, Debevec, Brabec

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Where is the Dobravec family from?

You can see how Dobravec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobravec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dobravec family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobravec's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dobravec families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Dobravec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobravec 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dobravec. 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 29 military records available for the last name Dobravec. For the veterans among your Dobravec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobravec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dobravec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dobravec in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobravec 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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