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Droel Family History

Droel 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: Droll, Drew, Doll, Krol, Noel, Briel, Rogel, Kroll, Doe, Roll

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Where is the Droel family from?

You can see how Droel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Droel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Droel families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Droel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Droel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Droel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Droel. 100% of Droel 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Droel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Droel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Droel. For the veterans among your Droel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Droel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Droel in 1966 was 88, and 86 in 2004.

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