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Dorobiala Family History

Dorobiala 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: Zorrilla, Rogala, Dorval, Dorian, Robida, Domagala, Portilla, Dybala

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Where is the Dorobiala family from?

You can see how Dorobiala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorobiala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Dorobiala families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Dorobiala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorobiala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorobiala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorobiala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorobiala. 50% of Dorobiala men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Dorobiala women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Dorobiala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Dorobiala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorobiala 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Dorobiala. 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 108 military records available for the last name Dorobiala. For the veterans among your Dorobiala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorobiala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dorobiala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dorobiala in 1965 was 57, and 57 in 2004.

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