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Drovon Family History

Drovon 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: Dragon, Provan, Devon, Doron, Kroon, Rovin, Rolon, Drover, Groven

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Where is the Drovon family from?

You can see how Drovon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drovon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drovon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Drovon families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Drovon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Drovon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Drovon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drovon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Drovon. 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 24 military records available for the last name Drovon. For the veterans among your Drovon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drovon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Drovon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Drovon in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drovon 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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