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Drotus Family History

Drotus 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: Dotts, Dross, Drott, Draus, Fratus, Rous, Rogus, Brutus, Dittus

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Where is the Drotus family from?

You can see how Drotus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drotus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drotus family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drotus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Drotus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Drotus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drotus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Drotus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drotus. For the veterans among your Drotus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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