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Drol Family History

Drol 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: Krol, Droll, Droz, Deol, Drop, Drew, Kral, Don, Sol, Troy

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Where is the Drol family from?

You can see how Drol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drol family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Drol family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Drol's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Drol families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Drol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drol 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Drol. 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 31 military records available for the last name Drol. For the veterans among your Drol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drol lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Drol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Drol in 1974 was 78, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drol 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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