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Dobrian Family History

Dobrian 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, Dorian, Dorrian, Dorman, Brian, Domian, Doran, Dorgan, Dobkin

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Where is the Dobrian family from?

You can see how Dobrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dobrian family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobrian's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dobrian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Dobrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrian 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dobrian. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dobrian. For the veterans among your Dobrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrian lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1994, in the United States, Dobrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dobrian in 1954 was 68, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrian 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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