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Dabrow Family History

Dabrow 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: Dubrow, Dobrow, Damrow, Darrow, Barrow, Brow, Dubroc, Carrow, Arrow

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Where is the Dabrow family from?

You can see how Dabrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dabrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dabrow families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dabrow's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dabrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabrow 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 Dabrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dabrow. 60% of Dabrow men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%

What Dabrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Dabrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabrow 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Dabrow. 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 92 military records available for the last name Dabrow. For the veterans among your Dabrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabrow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dabrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dabrow in 1971 was 78, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dabrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dabrow 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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