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Dobrilla Family History

Dobrilla 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: Zorrilla, Dodrill, Brilla, Brill, Dobrin, Parrilla, Douville, Morella

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Where is the Dobrilla family from?

You can see how Dobrilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrilla family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dobrilla family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobrilla's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Dobrilla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrilla 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 Dobrilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobrilla. 100% of Dobrilla men worked as a Farm Work.

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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

  • Farm Work
    100%

What Dobrilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dobrilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrilla 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Dobrilla. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dobrilla. For the veterans among your Dobrilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrilla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Dobrilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dobrilla in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobrilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrilla 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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