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Droope Family History

Droope 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: Roope, Drone, Droste, Groppe, Droge, Brooke, Doose, Droege, Roop

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Where is the Droope family from?

You can see how Droope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droope family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Droope family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Droope's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Droope families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droope 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 23 census records available for the last name Droope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droope 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Droope. 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 15 military records available for the last name Droope. For the veterans among your Droope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droope lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Droope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Droope in 1978 was 69, and 66 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droope 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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