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Dropping Family History

Dropping 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: Topping, Copping, Hopping, Dropkin, Dring, Dorning, Ronning, Coppin

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Where is the Dropping family from?

You can see how Dropping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dropping family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dropping families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dropping's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dropping families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dropping 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 60 census records available for the last name Dropping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dropping 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Dropping. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dropping. For the veterans among your Dropping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dropping lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Dropping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dropping in 1970 was 81, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dropping

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dropping 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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