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Dobrey Family History

Dobrey 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, Dorey, Dobey, Dore, Dolney, Dobrin, Downey, Dorney, Dabney

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Where is the Dobrey family from?

You can see how Dobrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dobrey families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobrey's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Dobrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrey 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 Dobrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobrey. 100% of Dobrey men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Dobrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Dobrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrey 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dobrey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dobrey. For the veterans among your Dobrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrey lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1986, in the United States, Dobrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dobrey in 1981 was 82, and 71 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrey 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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