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Drotter Family History

Drotter 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: Trotter, Rotter, Dotter, Otter, Cotter, Doster, Zotter, Brother

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Where is the Drotter family from?

You can see how Drotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drotter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drotter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Drotter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Drotter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Drotter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drotter 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 119 census records available for the last name Drotter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drotter 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Drotter. 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 57 military records available for the last name Drotter. For the veterans among your Drotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drotter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Drotter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Drotter in 1964 was 73, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drotter 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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