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Dobris Family History

Dobris 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, Doris, Dobis, Dorris, Boris, Morris, Norris, Duris, Dobry

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Where is the Dobris family from?

You can see how Dobris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dobris families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dobris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dobris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobris 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 Dobris ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Dobris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobris 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Dobris. 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 84 military records available for the last name Dobris. For the veterans among your Dobris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobris lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dobris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dobris in 1967 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobris 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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