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Drouse Family History

Drouse 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: Brouse, Rouse, Douse, Prouse, Crouse, Druse, Krouse, Rose, House

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Where is the Drouse family from?

You can see how Drouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Drouse families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Drouse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drouse 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 Drouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drouse. 48% of Drouse men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Drouse women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Drouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Drouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drouse 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Drouse. 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 58 military records available for the last name Drouse. For the veterans among your Drouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drouse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Drouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Drouse in 1967 was 57, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drouse 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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