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Drops Family History

Drops 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: Dross, Drop, Dropp, Ross, Cross, Roos, Gross, Ros, Kropp, Propp

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Where is the Drops family from?

You can see how Drops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drops family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drops families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Drops families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Drops's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Drops families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Drops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drops 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Drops. 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 Drops. For the veterans among your Drops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drops lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Drops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drops in 1974 was 70, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drops 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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