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Dobrowsky Family History

Dobrowsky 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: Dombrowsky, Dobrowski, Dobrosky, Dobransky, Dabrowski, Dombrowski

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Where is the Dobrowsky family from?

You can see how Dobrowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobrowsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dobrowsky families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobrowsky's in USA. California had the highest population of Dobrowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrowsky 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 Dobrowsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Dobrowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Dobrowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrowsky 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Dobrowsky. 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 126 military records available for the last name Dobrowsky. For the veterans among your Dobrowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrowsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dobrowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dobrowsky in 1960 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobrowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrowsky 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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