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Drobnie Family History

Drobnie 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: Drone, Drobnick, Dobie, Drobny, Dobbie, Ronnie, Robbie, Robie, Downie

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Drobnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drobnie 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 Drobnie. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Drobnie. For the veterans among your Drobnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drobnie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Drobnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Drobnie in 1965 was 87, and 86 in 1993.

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