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Dobrenen Family History

Dobrenen 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: Dobrin, Dorney, Debree, Doren, Breden, Brenes, Downen, Brenden, Brenn

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Where is the Dobrenen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrenen 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 Dobrenen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Walnut Grader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobrenen. 100% of Dobrenen women worked as a Walnut Grader.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Walnut Grader
    100%

What Dobrenen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Dobrenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrenen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dobrenen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dobrenen. For the veterans among your Dobrenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrenen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Dobrenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dobrenen in 1971 was 82, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrenen 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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