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Droop Family History

Droop Surname Meaning

From Middle English drup ‘dejected sad gloomy’. Possibly a variant of Thorpe: in 1330 William atte Thrope lived at Drupe Farm recorded as Thorp (1388) and Droope (1679).

(Place-Names of Devon p. 587).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Droop family from?

You can see how Droop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Droop families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Droop families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Droop's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Droop families in 1891.
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What did your Droop ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Droop. 100% of Droop men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 100% of Droop women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Droop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droop 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Droop. 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 82 military records available for the last name Droop. For the veterans among your Droop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droop lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Droop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Droop in 1967 was 81, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droop 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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