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Drolette Family History

Drolette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Drolet. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drolette family from?

You can see how Drolette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drolette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Drolette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Drolette family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drolette's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Drolette families in 1891.
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What did your Drolette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drolette. 50% of Drolette men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drolette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drolette 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Drolette. 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 220 military records available for the last name Drolette. For the veterans among your Drolette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drolette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Drolette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Drolette in 1966 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drolette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drolette 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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