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Droege Family History

Droege Surname Meaning

North German (Dröge): from Middle Low German droge ‘dry’ probably applied as a topographic name for someone who lived in an area of dry ground

or as a nickname for a skinny dry person.

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


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Where is the Droege family from?

You can see how Droege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droege family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Droege families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Droege families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Droege's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Droege families in 1891.
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What did your Droege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Droege. 28% of Droege men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Droege women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Droege were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • House Work
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Droege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droege 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 930 immigration records available for the last name Droege. 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 851 military records available for the last name Droege. For the veterans among your Droege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droege lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Droege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Droege in 1950 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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