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Drobeck Family History

Drobeck 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: Brobeck, Robeck, Dobeck, Bobeck, Dobek, Dilbeck, Strobeck, Drobnick

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Where is the Drobeck family from?

You can see how Drobeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drobeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Drobeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Drobeck families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drobeck's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Drobeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drobeck 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 Drobeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drobeck. 60% of Drobeck men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Drobeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drobeck 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Drobeck. 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 142 military records available for the last name Drobeck. For the veterans among your Drobeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drobeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Drobeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Drobeck in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drobeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drobeck 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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