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Drolsum Family History

Drolsum 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: Roisum, Rossum, Drum, Droste, Drost, Fossum, Dross, Holum, Folsom

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Where is the Drolsum family from?

You can see how Drolsum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drolsum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drolsum family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Drolsum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drolsum families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Drolsum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drolsum 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Drolsum. 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 44 military records available for the last name Drolsum. For the veterans among your Drolsum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drolsum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drolsum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drolsum in 1964 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drolsum 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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