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Drosset Family History

Drosset 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: Droste, Dosser, Dresser, Grosser, Drost, Dross, Rossey, Crosser

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Where is the Drosset family from?

You can see how Drosset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drosset family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Drosset families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drosset's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Drosset families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drosset 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 13 census records available for the last name Drosset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drosset 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Drosset. 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 3 military records available for the last name Drosset. For the veterans among your Drosset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drosset lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Drosset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Drosset in 1975 was 73, and 56 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drosset 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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