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Drolett Family History

Drolett 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: Drolet, Rowett, Drott, Dronet, Rosett, Rowlett, Drewett, Violett

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Where is the Drolett family from?

You can see how Drolett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drolett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Drolett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Drolett families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drolett's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Drolett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drolett 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 273 census records available for the last name Drolett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drolett 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Drolett. 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 52 military records available for the last name Drolett. For the veterans among your Drolett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drolett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drolett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Drolett in 1964 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drolett 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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