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Dobranski Family History

Dobranski 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: Dobransky, Dobrinski, Dobrowski, Domanski, Dobrzynski, Sobanski

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Where is the Dobranski family from?

You can see how Dobranski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobranski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dobranski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Dobranski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Dobranski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dobranski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobranski 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 Dobranski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobranski. 50% of Dobranski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dobranski women worked as a New Worker.

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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%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Dobranski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Dobranski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobranski 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Dobranski. 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 287 military records available for the last name Dobranski. For the veterans among your Dobranski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobranski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dobranski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dobranski in 1964 was 74, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobranski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobranski 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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