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Dobrosky Family History

Dobrosky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Dobrowski.

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


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Where is the Dobrosky family from?

You can see how Dobrosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobrosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Dobrosky families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobrosky's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dobrosky families in 1880.
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What did your Dobrosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobrosky. 30% of Dobrosky men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dobrosky women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobrosky were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mach Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Dobrosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Dobrosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrosky 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Dobrosky. 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 252 military records available for the last name Dobrosky. For the veterans among your Dobrosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrosky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dobrosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dobrosky in 1963 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

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