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Droppa Family History

Droppa 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: Dropp, Kropp, Propp, Cropp, Gropp, Groppe, Dopp, Tropp, Coppa, Rappa

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Where is the Droppa family from?

You can see how Droppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droppa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Droppa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Droppa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Droppa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Droppa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droppa 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 Droppa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Droppa. 50% of Droppa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Droppa women worked as a Servant.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Droppa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Droppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droppa 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Droppa. 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 128 military records available for the last name Droppa. For the veterans among your Droppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droppa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Droppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Droppa in 1962 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Droppa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droppa 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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