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Droo Family History

Droo 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: Droz, Drop, Doo, Drew, Croom, Don, Troy, Rook, Roos, Crook

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Where is the Droo family from?

You can see how Droo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Droo families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Droo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Droo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Droo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Droo. 100% of Droo 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Droo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droo 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 Droo. 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 3 military records available for the last name Droo. For the veterans among your Droo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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