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Dobran Family History

Dobran 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: Dobrin, Doran, Dorman, Dolman, Doman, Moran, Dobry, Foran, Horan

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Where is the Dobran family from?

You can see how Dobran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dobran families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Dobran family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobran's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dobran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobran 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 Dobran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobran. 50% of Dobran men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Natural Finisher
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Dobran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Dobran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobran 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Dobran. 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 97 military records available for the last name Dobran. For the veterans among your Dobran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobran lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dobran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dobran in 1966 was 45, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobran 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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