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Droke Family History

Droke Surname Meaning

Altered form of Droge.

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


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Where is the Droke family from?

You can see how Droke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Droke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Droke families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Droke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Droke families in 1891.
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What did your Droke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Droke. 100% of Droke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Droke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droke 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Droke. 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 850 military records available for the last name Droke. For the veterans among your Droke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Droke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Droke in 1959 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droke 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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