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Dorobis Family History

Dorobis 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: Doris, Dobis, Dorris, Forbis, Dozois, Dorais, Boris, Morris, Forbes

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Where is the Dorobis family from?

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

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

There are 26 census records available for the last name Dorobis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorobis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dorobis. 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 57 military records available for the last name Dorobis. For the veterans among your Dorobis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorobis lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Dorobis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dorobis in 1982 was 78, and 77 in 1999.

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