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Drobbin Family History

Drobbin Name 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: Dobbin, Robbin, Dobrin, Robin, Dobkin, Drouin, Dobin, Dropkin, Dobbie

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Where is the Drobbin family from?

You can see how Drobbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drobbin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drobbin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Drobbin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drobbin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drobbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drobbin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Drobbin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Drobbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drobbin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Drobbin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Drobbin. For the veterans among your Drobbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drobbin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Drobbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Drobbin in 1970 was 75, and 77 in 2002.

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