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Drovin Family History

Drovin 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: Rovin, Drouin, Drain, Devin, Provan, Doolin, Dolin, Rolin, Robin

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Where is the Drovin family from?

You can see how Drovin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drovin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drovin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 105 Drovin families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Drovin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Drovin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drovin 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 Drovin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Drovin. 63% of Drovin men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Drovin women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drovin were Rentier and Stenographer.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    63%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Commis
    7%
  • Rentier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    43%
  • Mnagre
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Drovin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Drovin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drovin 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Drovin. 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 41 military records available for the last name Drovin. For the veterans among your Drovin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drovin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Drovin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Drovin in 1971 was 66, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drovin 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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