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Dobrzanski Family History

Dobrzanski 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: Dobrzynski, Dobransky, Dobrinski, Dobrowski, Rozanski, Gorzynski

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Where is the Dobrzanski family from?

You can see how Dobrzanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrzanski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dobrzanski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dobrzanski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dobrzanski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dobrzanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrzanski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobrzanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobrzanski. 60% of Dobrzanski 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Dobrzanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrzanski 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Dobrzanski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 432 military records available for the last name Dobrzanski. For the veterans among your Dobrzanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrzanski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dobrzanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dobrzanski in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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