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Droivold Family History

Droivold 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: Brovold, Bratvold, Reimold, Arnold, Reynold, Priolo, Oriol, Leopold

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Where is the Droivold family from?

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

What did your Droivold ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 69 census records available for the last name Droivold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droivold 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 Droivold. 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 4 military records available for the last name Droivold. For the veterans among your Droivold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droivold lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Droivold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Droivold in 1976 was 81, and 92 in 2002.

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