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Dobransky Family History

Dobransky Surname Meaning

Czech (Dobřanský) and Slovak (Dobranský, Dobránský, and Dobránsky) are habitational names for individuals originating from places called Dobřany in Czechia or Dobrá Dobriany in Slovakia.

The names also serve as altered forms of the Polish names Dobrański or Dobrzański, which designate someone from a location known as Dobranowice.

The root of these names is derived from the Old Polish pet form Dobran, based on the Slavic element dobr meaning ‘good’.

This Slavic element dobr can be traced back to Old Slavic dobrъ, and it appears in various names such as Dobrosław, Dobromir, and Dobrogost.

Thus, these surnames not only reflect geographical origin but also embody a deeper connection to the meaning associated with goodness in Slavic culture.

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


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You can see how Dobransky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobransky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dobransky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Dobransky families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dobransky's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dobransky families in 1911.
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What did your Dobransky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobransky. 46% of Dobransky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dobransky women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dobransky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobransky 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Dobransky. 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 377 military records available for the last name Dobransky. For the veterans among your Dobransky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobransky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dobransky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dobransky in 1959 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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