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Drossos Family History

Drossos 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: Rosson, Dross, Rosso, Rossow, Grosso, Roussos, Crosson, Roskos, Ross

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Where is the Drossos family from?

You can see how Drossos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drossos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Drossos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Drossos families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Drossos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drossos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drossos 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 Drossos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counter Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drossos. 25% of Drossos men worked as a Counter Man.

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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

  • Counter Man
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Chef
    25%
  • Counterman
    25%

What Drossos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Drossos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drossos 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Drossos. 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 109 military records available for the last name Drossos. For the veterans among your Drossos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drossos lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Drossos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Drossos in 1951 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drossos 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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