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Drolesbaugh Family History

Drolesbaugh 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: Rodenbaugh, Bolenbaugh, Rodebaugh, Coolbaugh, Bartlebaugh, Drawbaugh

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Where is the Drolesbaugh family from?

You can see how Drolesbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drolesbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drolesbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Drolesbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Drolesbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drolesbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Drolesbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drolesbaugh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Drolesbaugh. 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 22 military records available for the last name Drolesbaugh. For the veterans among your Drolesbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drolesbaugh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Drolesbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Drolesbaugh in 1969 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drolesbaugh 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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