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Drohen Family History

Drohen 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: Drohan, Dronen, Broten, Dolen, Roden, Drone, Domen, Rosen, Roen

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Where is the Drohen family from?

You can see how Drohen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drohen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Drohen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Drohen family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Drohen's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Drohen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drohen 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 431 census records available for the last name Drohen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drohen 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Drohen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Drohen. For the veterans among your Drohen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drohen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drohen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Drohen in 1964 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drohen 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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