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Dobrer Family History

Dobrer Surname 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: Dobler, Dorer, Dohrer, Dober, Dobner, Dore, Ober, Kober, Dormer

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Where is the Dobrer family from?

You can see how Dobrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dobrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dobrer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobrer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dobrer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrer 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 Dobrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dobrer. 100% of Dobrer men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Dobrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Dobrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dobrer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Dobrer. For the veterans among your Dobrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Dobrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dobrer in 1970 was 81, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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