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Droby Family History

Droby 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: Doby, Roby, Drobny, Proby, Darby, Troy, Drury, Drab, Dalby, Roy

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Where is the Droby family from?

You can see how Droby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Droby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Droby families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Droby's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Droby families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Droby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droby 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Droby. 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 14 military records available for the last name Droby. For the veterans among your Droby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Droby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Droby in 1966 was 71, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droby 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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