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Drosos Family History

Drosos 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, Ross, Cross, Roos, Gross, Dragos, Dobos, Droste, Rokos, Bross

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Where is the Drosos family from?

You can see how Drosos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drosos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drosos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Drosos families living in Massachusetts. This was about 14% of all the recorded Drosos's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Drosos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drosos 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 Drosos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drosos. 56% of Drosos men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Owner
    23%

What Drosos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Drosos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drosos 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Drosos. 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 80 military records available for the last name Drosos. For the veterans among your Drosos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drosos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Drosos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Drosos in 1963 was 73, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drosos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drosos 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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