This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dobrick family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dobrick Family History

Dobrick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak Dobrík: nickname meaning ‘the good one’ (see Dobry). Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Dobrić (see Dobric).

German (of Slavic origin): nickname from a Germanized derivative of Old Slavic dobrъ ‘good’ or a habitational name from a place in Lusatia named Dobrig (Dobrik in Upper Sorbian).

See also 4 below and compare Dobrich. Germanized form of Sorbian Dobrik: from a pet form of an Old Slavic personal name based on the element dobr ‘good’ (from Old Slavic dobrъ).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dobrick family from?

You can see how Dobrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Dobrick families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobrick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dobrick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dobrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobrick. 20% of Dobrick men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dobrick women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dobrick were Gardener and Secreterial.

View Census Data for Dobrick | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Secreterial
    40%

What Dobrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dobrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrick census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Dobrick

Passenger Lists

There are 205 immigration records available for the last name Dobrick. 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.

View all Dobrick immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 223 military records available for the last name Dobrick. For the veterans among your Dobrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dobrick military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dobrick family history

Discover More

What is the average Dobrick lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dobrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dobrick in 1952 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrick 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dobrick family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial