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Droger Family History

Droger 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: Roger, Droge, Drover, Kroger, Drager, Dreger, Dreyer, Rover, Prager

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Where is the Droger family from?

You can see how Droger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Droger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Droger families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Droger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Droger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droger 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 Droger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and H were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Droger. 37% of Droger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Droger women worked as a H. Some less common occupations for Americans named Droger were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Droger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Droger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droger 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Droger. 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 67 military records available for the last name Droger. For the veterans among your Droger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Droger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Droger in 1974 was 73, and 81 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Droger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droger 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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