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Dropauer Family History

Dropauer 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: Cronauer, Rosauer, Draper, Cropper, Roper, Gropper, Brauer, Doppler

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Where is the Dropauer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dropauer 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 Dropauer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Dropauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dropauer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dropauer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dropauer. For the veterans among your Dropauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dropauer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Dropauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dropauer in 1971 was 77, and 63 in 2003.

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