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Drophale Family History

Drophale 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: Gokhale, Aronhalt, Froehle, Crognale, Drohan, Rohaly, Drouhard

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Where is the Drophale family from?

You can see how Drophale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drophale family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Drophale families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drophale's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Drophale families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Drophale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drophale 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 Drophale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drophale. For the veterans among your Drophale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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