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Drochner Family History

Drochner 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: Durocher, Rohner, Rechner, Richner, Dohner, Bochner, Derocher

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Where is the Drochner family from?

You can see how Drochner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drochner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drochner family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Drochner's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Drochner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drochner 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 32 census records available for the last name Drochner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drochner 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Drochner. 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 26 military records available for the last name Drochner. For the veterans among your Drochner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drochner lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Drochner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Drochner in 1982 was 75, and 87 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drochner 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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