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Droppers Family History

Droppers 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: Cropper, Gropper, Propper, Stopper, Kopper, Hopper, Draper, Kappers

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Where is the Droppers family from?

You can see how Droppers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droppers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Droppers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Droppers families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Droppers's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Droppers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droppers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Droppers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Droppers. 100% of Droppers men worked as an Accountant. .

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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

  • Accountant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Droppers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droppers 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Droppers. 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 68 military records available for the last name Droppers. For the veterans among your Droppers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droppers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Droppers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Droppers in 1964 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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