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Dropsey Family History

Dropsey 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: Cropsey, Cropley, Dorsey, Dempsey, Rousey, Rossey, Droney, Dossey

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Where is the Dropsey family from?

You can see how Dropsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dropsey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dropsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dropsey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dropsey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dropsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dropsey 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 51 census records available for the last name Dropsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dropsey 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 Dropsey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dropsey. For the veterans among your Dropsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dropsey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Dropsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dropsey in 1970 was 71, and 57 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dropsey 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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