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Drosdal Family History

Drosdal 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: Rosdahl, Rosal, Dostal, Drysdale, Drozda, Rosa, Dowdall, Rosman, Roda

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Where is the Drosdal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drosdal 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 Drosdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drosdal. 50% of Drosdal men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Drosdal women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drosdal were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    75%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Drosdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Drosdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drosdal 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Drosdal. 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 18 military records available for the last name Drosdal. For the veterans among your Drosdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drosdal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Drosdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Drosdal in 1970 was 83, and 76 in 2002.

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