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Droogsma Family History

Droogsma 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: Roosa, Boomsma, Broersma, Jongsma, Croom, Roos, Rosa, Crossman, Cosma

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Where is the Droogsma family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droogsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Droogsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Droogsma. 100% of Droogsma 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 Droogsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droogsma 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Droogsma. 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 11 military records available for the last name Droogsma. For the veterans among your Droogsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droogsma lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Droogsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Droogsma in 1970 was 66, and 81 in 2002.

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