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Dobra Family History

Dobra 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: Dobry, Dora, Dore, Mora, Dobrin, Bora, Kobza, Borra, Dura, Dobos

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Where is the Dobra family from?

You can see how Dobra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dobra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dobra families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dobra's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Dobra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobra 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 Dobra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tobacco Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobra. 44% of Dobra men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dobra women worked as a Tobacco Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobra were Machinist and Labeler.

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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
    44%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tobacco Work
    50%
  • Labeler
    50%

What Dobra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dobra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobra 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Dobra. 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 290 military records available for the last name Dobra. For the veterans among your Dobra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dobra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dobra in 1967 was 84, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobra 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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