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Dross Family History

Dross Surname Meaning

German: altered form of French Droz. It is of Huguenot origin.

German: variant of Tross.

Americanized form of Dutch Dros: variant of Drost.

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


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Where is the Dross family from?

You can see how Dross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dross families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dross's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dross families in 1891.
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What did your Dross ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dross. 100% of Dross women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dross 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Dross. 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 751 military records available for the last name Dross. For the veterans among your Dross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dross lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dross in 1958 was 44, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dross 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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