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Drop Family History

Drop Surname Meaning

German (Lower Saxony) and Dutch (of German origin): topographic name derived from the field name Dröper probably denoting a wet land (compare German Tropfen ‘drop’).

The surname originates from Osnabrück, Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drop family from?

You can see how Drop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drop family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Drop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Drop families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Drop's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Drop families in 1891.
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What did your Drop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drop. 34% of Drop men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Drop women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drop were Crane Operator and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Crane Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Drop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drop 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Drop. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Drop. For the veterans among your Drop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drop lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Drop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Drop in 1940 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drop 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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