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Drotning Family History

Drotning 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: Dorning, Ronning, Froning, Kroening, Downing, Groening, Browning

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Where is the Drotning family from?

You can see how Drotning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drotning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drotning family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Drotning's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Drotning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drotning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Drotning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drotning 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Drotning. 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 70 military records available for the last name Drotning. For the veterans among your Drotning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drotning lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Drotning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Drotning in 1966 was 81, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drotning 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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