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Drourr Family History

Drourr 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: Drury, Drover, Srour, Drouin, Durr, Drotar, Doerr, Dorr, Rourk, Dore

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Where is the Drourr family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drourr 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 Drourr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drourr. 100% of Drourr men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Drourr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Drourr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drourr 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Drourr. 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 8 military records available for the last name Drourr. For the veterans among your Drourr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drourr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Drourr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Drourr in 1963 was 56, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drourr 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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