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Drosen Family History

Drosen 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: Rosen, Prosen, Dronen, Dresen, Dosen, Rose, Roser, Broten, Dolen

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Where is the Drosen family from?

You can see how Drosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drosen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Drosen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drosen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drosen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drosen 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 Drosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drosen. 100% of Drosen men worked as a Dentist.

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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

  • Dentist
    100%

What Drosen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Drosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drosen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Drosen. 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 Drosen. For the veterans among your Drosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drosen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Drosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Drosen in 1966 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drosen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drosen 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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