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Droubay Family History

Droubay 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: Roubal, Dubay, Drobny, Drury, Dunay, Dobry, Crosby, Drought, Duray

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Where is the Droubay family from?

You can see how Droubay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droubay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Droubay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Droubay families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Droubay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Droubay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droubay 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 Droubay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Droubay. 38% of Droubay 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
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Plumber
    25%

What Droubay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Droubay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droubay 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Droubay. 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 44 military records available for the last name Droubay. For the veterans among your Droubay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droubay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Droubay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Droubay in 1957 was 59, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Droubay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droubay 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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