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Droeger Family History

Droeger 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: Draeger, Troeger, Roeger, Droege, Kroeger, Groeger, Dreger, Dreyer

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Where is the Droeger family from?

You can see how Droeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droeger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Droeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Droeger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Droeger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Droeger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Droeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Droeger. 50% of Droeger men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%
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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Droeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droeger 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Droeger. 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 108 military records available for the last name Droeger. For the veterans among your Droeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droeger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Droeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Droeger in 1968 was 83, and 78 in 2002.

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