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Dobrowalski Family History

Dobrowalski 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: Dobrowolski, Dobrowski, Dabrowski, Dombrowski, Bobrowski, Dobkowski

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Where is the Dobrowalski family from?

You can see how Dobrowalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobrowalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dobrowalski family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dobrowalski's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Dobrowalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobrowalski 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 Dobrowalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dobrowalski. 50% of Dobrowalski men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Dobrowalski women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Dobrowalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Dobrowalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobrowalski 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dobrowalski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dobrowalski. For the veterans among your Dobrowalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dobrowalski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Dobrowalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dobrowalski in 1967 was 75, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobrowalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobrowalski 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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