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Drotleff Family History

Drotleff 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: Dolloff, Ortloff, Rohloff, Drolet, Dettlaff, Detloff, Dettloff

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Where is the Drotleff family from?

You can see how Drotleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drotleff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Drotleff families living in Ohio. This was about 61% of all the recorded Drotleff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Drotleff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drotleff 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 Drotleff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drotleff. 28% of Drotleff men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Drotleff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Drotleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drotleff 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Drotleff. 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 253 military records available for the last name Drotleff. For the veterans among your Drotleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drotleff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Drotleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Drotleff in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drotleff 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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