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Dworsky Name Meaning

Altered form of Belorussian and Ukrainian Dvorsky 2 and a variant of the same Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) surname. Altered form of Polish Dworski: topographic name from an adjectival form of dwor ‘manor’ denoting someone who lived or work at a manor house or on its estate.

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


Similar surnames: Wolsky, Dvorsky, Borski, Brodsky, Wolski, Twersky, Work, Barsky

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Where is the Dworsky family from?

You can see how Dworsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dworsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dworsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Dworsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dworsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dworsky families in 1880.
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What did your Dworsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Assistant Buyer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dworsky. 15% of Dworsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dworsky women worked as an Assistant Buyer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant Buyer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dworsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dworsky 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Dworsky. 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 361 military records available for the last name Dworsky. For the veterans among your Dworsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dworsky lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dworsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dworsky in 1961 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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