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Dobrescu Family History

Dobrescu 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: Dorsch, Moresco, Dobies, Dobesh, Dobeck, Domres, Abresch, Ionescu

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Dobrescu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrescu 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Dobrescu. 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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There are 26 military records available for the last name Dobrescu. For the veterans among your Dobrescu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrescu lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dobrescu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dobrescu in 1966 was 85, and 87 in 2003.

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