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Drogo Family History

Drogo 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: Droge, Drago, Dragon, Diego, Logo, Rego, Dragos, Proto, Drone, Drag

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Where is the Drogo family from?

You can see how Drogo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drogo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drogo families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Drogo's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Drogo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drogo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drogo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drogo. 75% of Drogo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Drogo women worked as a Cleaner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drogo were Salesman and Labor. .

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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
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaner
    60%
  • Labor
    40%
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What Drogo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Drogo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drogo 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Drogo. 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 78 military records available for the last name Drogo. For the veterans among your Drogo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drogo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Drogo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Drogo in 1972 was 61, and 80 in 2003.

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