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Droese Family History

Droese 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: Kroese, Droege, Froese, Roese, Dreese, Rose, Reese, Breese, Brouse

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Where is the Droese family from?

You can see how Droese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Droese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Droese family living in Denbighshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Droese's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Droese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Droese ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Droese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droese 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Droese. 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 283 military records available for the last name Droese. For the veterans among your Droese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droese lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Droese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Droese in 1954 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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