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Drossman Family History

Drossman 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: Crossman, Dressman, Rossman, Grossman, Brossman, Roseman, Rosman

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Where is the Drossman family from?

You can see how Drossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drossman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drossman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drossman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drossman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drossman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drossman 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 Drossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drossman. 58% of Drossman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Drossman women worked as a 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
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Drossman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Drossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drossman 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Drossman. 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 72 military records available for the last name Drossman. For the veterans among your Drossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drossman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Drossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Drossman in 1963 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drossman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drossman 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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