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Drob Family History

Drob 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: Drab, Grob, Krob, Droz, Drop, Drew, Don, Troy, Aro, Brow

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Where is the Drob family from?

You can see how Drob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drob family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drob families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Drob families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Drob's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Drob families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drob 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 Drob ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Drob family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Drob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drob 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Drob. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Drob. For the veterans among your Drob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drob lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Drob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drob in 1965 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drob

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drob 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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