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Dropeck Family History

Dropeck 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: Brobeck, Robeck, Dobeck, Brock, Rock, Peck, Krock, Kopec, Rozek

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dropeck 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 15 census records available for the last name Dropeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dropeck 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dropeck. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dropeck. For the veterans among your Dropeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dropeck lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Dropeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dropeck in 1979 was 58, and 96 in 1993.

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