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Drobin Family History

Drobin 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: Robin, Drouin, Dobin, Drain, Rubin, Dobrin, Doolin, Dubin, Tobin

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Where is the Drobin family from?

You can see how Drobin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drobin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drobin family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Drobin's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Drobin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drobin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drobin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Drobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drobin 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Drobin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Drobin. For the veterans among your Drobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drobin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Drobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Drobin in 1969 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

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