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Drogowski Family History

Drogowski 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: Rogowski, Glogowski, Bronowski, Brodowski, Gronowski, Mrozowski

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Where is the Drogowski family from?

You can see how Drogowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drogowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Drogowski families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Drogowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Drogowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drogowski 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 Drogowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Freight Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drogowski. 43% of Drogowski men worked as a Freight Loader.

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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

  • Freight Loader
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Auto Mechanic
    29%

What Drogowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Drogowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drogowski 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Drogowski. 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 91 military records available for the last name Drogowski. For the veterans among your Drogowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drogowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Drogowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Drogowski in 1965 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drogowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drogowski 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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