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Drover Family History

Drover Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): occupational name for someone who drove herds of livestock across the country to a market

from Middle English drover(e) ‘one who drives’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drover family from?

You can see how Drover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drover family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drover families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Drover families living in Hampshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Drover's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Drover families in 1891.
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What did your Drover ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drover. 43% of Drover men worked as a Gardener and 87% of Drover women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drover were Decorator and Shorthand Typist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    29%
  • Decorator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic
    9%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Drover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drover 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Drover. 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 495 military records available for the last name Drover. For the veterans among your Drover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drover lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Drover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Drover in 1963 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drover 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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