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Dobrovitz Family History

Dobrovitz 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: Horovitz, Horowitz, Borowitz, Labovitz, Moskovitz, Dobratz, Lebovitz

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Where is the Dobrovitz family from?

You can see how Dobrovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dobrovitz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobrovitz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dobrovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrovitz 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 Dobrovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobrovitz. 100% of Dobrovitz women worked as a Cutter.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

What Dobrovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Dobrovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrovitz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dobrovitz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dobrovitz. For the veterans among your Dobrovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrovitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dobrovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dobrovitz in 1965 was 73, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobrovitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrovitz 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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