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Dobroff Family History

Dobroff 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, Duboff, Dolloff, Dobrow, Boroff, Dorff, Shroff, Dobrin

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Where is the Dobroff family from?

You can see how Dobroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dobroff families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dobroff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dobroff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dobroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobroff. 100% of Dobroff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dobroff women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Dobroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobroff 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Dobroff. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dobroff. For the veterans among your Dobroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobroff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dobroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dobroff in 1969 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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