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Droffner Family History

Droffner 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: Hoffner, Reffner, Offner, Deffner, Proffer, Duffner, Shoffner

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Where is the Droffner family from?

You can see how Droffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droffner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Droffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Droffner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Droffner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Droffner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droffner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Droffner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Droffner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Droffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droffner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Droffner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Droffner. For the veterans among your Droffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droffner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Droffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Droffner in 1971 was 65, and 60 in 1990.

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