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Drota Family History

Drota 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: Rota, Drott, Drotar, Roth, Rosa, Arora, Arata, Datta, Ota, Mota

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Where is the Drota family from?

You can see how Drota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drota family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Drota's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Drota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drota 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 50 census records available for the last name Drota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drota 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Drota. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drota. For the veterans among your Drota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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