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Drogsvold Family History

Drogsvold 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: Brunsvold, Brovold, Rogstad, Driscoll, Gronewold, Rockhold, Rosol

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Where is the Drogsvold family from?

You can see how Drogsvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drogsvold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drogsvold families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drogsvold's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Drogsvold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drogsvold 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 Drogsvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drogsvold. 100% of Drogsvold men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Drogsvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drogsvold 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Drogsvold. 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 33 military records available for the last name Drogsvold. For the veterans among your Drogsvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drogsvold lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Drogsvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Drogsvold in 1967 was 74, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drogsvold 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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