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Drobney Family History

Drobney 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: Droney, Drobny, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Rodney, Dabney, Drone, Rooney

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Where is the Drobney family from?

You can see how Drobney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drobney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Drobney families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Drobney's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Drobney families in 1920.
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What did your Drobney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drobney. 58% of Drobney men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Drobney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drobney were Farmer and File Clerk. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • File Clerk
    50%
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What Drobney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Drobney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drobney 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Drobney. 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 102 military records available for the last name Drobney. For the veterans among your Drobney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drobney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Drobney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Drobney in 1959 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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