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Dobrin Family History

Dobrin Surname Meaning

Romanian, Serbian, Croatian, and Slovenian: from the personal name Dobrin, an augmentative derivative of the (Old) Slavic compound names based on the element dobr ‘good’ (from Old Slavic dobrъ). As a Slovenian surname, it may also be a nickname derived from the adjective dober ‘good’.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Dobre, which is derived from the Slavic root dobr- ‘good’ (compare above). It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dobrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dobrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dobrin families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dobrin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Dobrin families in 1891.
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What did your Dobrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dobrin. 100% of Dobrin men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Dobrin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dobrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrin 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Dobrin. 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 255 military records available for the last name Dobrin. For the veterans among your Dobrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dobrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dobrin in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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