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Drobnis Family History

Drobnis Name 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: Dobis, Donis, Drobnick, Drobny, Ronis, Dennis, Dobrin, Danis, Rodis

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Where is the Drobnis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drobnis 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 Drobnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drobnis. 100% of Drobnis 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%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Drobnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drobnis 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Drobnis. 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 55 military records available for the last name Drobnis. For the veterans among your Drobnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drobnis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Drobnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Drobnis in 1961 was 57, and 90 in 2003.

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