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Dorobish Family History

Dorobish 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: Dobish, Dornbush, Dorosh, Cornish, Dornbusch, Doris, Forbush, Dobis

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Where is the Dorobish family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorobish. 100% of Dorobish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dorobish women worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Dorobish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Dorobish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorobish 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dorobish. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dorobish. For the veterans among your Dorobish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorobish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dorobish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dorobish in 1970 was 92, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorobish 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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