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Droisen Family History

Droisen 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: Rosen, Prosen, Reisen, Dolsen, Rossen, Dronen, Grossen, Boisen

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Where is the Droisen family from?

You can see how Droisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droisen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Droisen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Droisen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Droisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Droisen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Droisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droisen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Droisen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Droisen. For the veterans among your Droisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droisen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Droisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Droisen in 1969 was 56, and 43 in 1984.

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