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Drolla Family History

Drolla 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: Rolla, Droll, Dollar, Doll, Molla, Bolla, Kroll, Roll, Rella, Groll

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Where is the Drolla family from?

You can see how Drolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drolla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drolla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Drolla families living in Illinois. This was about 91% of all the recorded Drolla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drolla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drolla 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 78 census records available for the last name Drolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drolla 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Drolla. 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 14 military records available for the last name Drolla. For the veterans among your Drolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drolla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Drolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drolla in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drolla 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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