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Dropps Family History

Dropps 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: Dripps, Propps, Dropp, Kropp, Propp, Cropp, Crapps, Copps, Gropp

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Where is the Dropps family from?

You can see how Dropps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dropps family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Dropps families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dropps's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dropps families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dropps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dropps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dropps. 50% of Dropps men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dropps women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Teamster
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Dropps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Dropps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dropps 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dropps. 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 107 military records available for the last name Dropps. For the veterans among your Dropps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dropps lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dropps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dropps in 1962 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dropps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dropps 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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