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Bobrowsky Family History

Bobrowsky 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: Bobrowski, Borowsky, Borowski, Dombrowsky, Borofsky, Dobrowski

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Where is the Bobrowsky family from?

You can see how Bobrowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobrowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobrowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Bobrowsky families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobrowsky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bobrowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobrowsky 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 Bobrowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bobrowsky. 30% of Bobrowsky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bobrowsky women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Bobrowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Bobrowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobrowsky 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Bobrowsky. 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 134 military records available for the last name Bobrowsky. For the veterans among your Bobrowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobrowsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bobrowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bobrowsky in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobrowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobrowsky 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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