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Droms Family History

Droms 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: Dross, Dooms, Broms, Ross, Cross, Roos, Gross, Ros, Drum, Drone

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Where is the Droms family from?

You can see how Droms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droms family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Droms families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Droms's in USA. New York had the highest population of Droms families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droms 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 Droms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Droms. 100% of Droms men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Droms women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Droms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droms 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Droms. 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 50 military records available for the last name Droms. For the veterans among your Droms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droms lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Droms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Droms in 1964 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droms 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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