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Drothler Family History

Drothler 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: Brother, Rother, Roethler, Grotheer, Dotzler, Rottler, Ohler

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Where is the Drothler family from?

You can see how Drothler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drothler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drothler family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Drothler's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Drothler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drothler 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 Drothler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drothler. 100% of Drothler men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Drothler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Drothler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drothler 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Drothler. 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 11 military records available for the last name Drothler. For the veterans among your Drothler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drothler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Drothler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Drothler in 1966 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drothler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drothler 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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