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Drobnes Family History

Drobnes 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: Drone, Dobies, Tronnes, Rones, Droney, Downes, Robles, Dronet, Dronen

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Where is the Drobnes family from?

You can see how Drobnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drobnes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drobnes families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drobnes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drobnes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Drobnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drobnes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Drobnes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Drobnes. For the veterans among your Drobnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drobnes lifespan?

Average Drobnes life expectancy in 1981 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drobnes 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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