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Drommer Family History

Drommer 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: Dommer, Frommer, Brommer, Drummer, Trommer, Sommer, Dormer, Roemer

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Where is the Drommer family from?

You can see how Drommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drommer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drommer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Drommer families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Drommer's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Drommer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drommer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drommer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drommer. 43% of Drommer men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Drommer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Drommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drommer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Drommer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Drommer. For the veterans among your Drommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drommer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Drommer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Drommer in 1964 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drommer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drommer 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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