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Drollinger Name Meaning

German: ethnic or habitational name for someone from Tyrol.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dollinger, Rollinger, Zollinger, Bollinger, Dellinger, Hollinger

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Where is the Drollinger family from?

You can see how Drollinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drollinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Drollinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Drollinger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Drollinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drollinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drollinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drollinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drollinger. 21% of Drollinger men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Drollinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drollinger were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Drollinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drollinger 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Drollinger. 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 752 military records available for the last name Drollinger. For the veterans among your Drollinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drollinger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Drollinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drollinger in 1948 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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