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Drobnak Family History

Drobnak 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: Drobnick, Dornak, Drobny, Rovnak, Robak, Donat, Dolak, Dvorak

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Where is the Drobnak family from?

You can see how Drobnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drobnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Drobnak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drobnak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drobnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drobnak 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 Drobnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drobnak. 60% of Drobnak men worked as a Miner and 100% of Drobnak women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Drobnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Drobnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drobnak 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Drobnak. 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 111 military records available for the last name Drobnak. For the veterans among your Drobnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drobnak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drobnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Drobnak in 1964 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drobnak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drobnak 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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