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Dobosz Family History

Dobosz Surname Meaning

Polish:: from a pet form of any of various Old Polish compound personal names based on Old Slavic dobъ ‘brave courageous’ (see Dobies).

Occupational name from dobosz ‘drummer’ a word of Hungarian origin (see Dobos).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dobosz family from?

You can see how Dobosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobosz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Dobosz families living in Connecticut. This was about 18% of all the recorded Dobosz's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Dobosz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobosz 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 Dobosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobosz. 37% of Dobosz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dobosz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobosz were Spinner and Spinner.

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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
    37%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Spinner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Spinner
    50%

What Dobosz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dobosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobosz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dobosz. 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 386 military records available for the last name Dobosz. For the veterans among your Dobosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobosz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dobosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dobosz in 1956 was 28, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobosz 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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