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Dobry Family History

Dobry Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Dobrý); Polish: nickname from Czech and Slovak dobrý Polish dobry ‘good honest faithful’.

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


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Where is the Dobry family from?

You can see how Dobry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Dobry families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dobry's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dobry families in 1880.
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What did your Dobry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobry. 24% of Dobry men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Dobry women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobry were Foreman and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

What Dobry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dobry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobry 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Dobry. 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 696 military records available for the last name Dobry. For the veterans among your Dobry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobry lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Dobry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dobry in 1946 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobry 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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