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Dobreff Family History

Dobreff 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: Doroff, Dorff, Dore, Dobrin, Duboff, Dobry, Reff, Debree, Dobler

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Where is the Dobreff family from?

You can see how Dobreff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobreff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dobreff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dobreff families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dobreff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dobreff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobreff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobreff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dobreff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Dobreff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobreff 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Dobreff. 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 92 military records available for the last name Dobreff. For the veterans among your Dobreff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobreff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dobreff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dobreff in 1963 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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