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Drosda Family History

Drosda 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: Drozda, Rosa, Roda, Droste, Ronda, Drost, Dross, Drozd, Broda, Rossa

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Where is the Drosda family from?

You can see how Drosda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drosda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drosda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Drosda families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Drosda's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Drosda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drosda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drosda ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drosda. 100% of Drosda men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Drosda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drosda 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Drosda. 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 28 military records available for the last name Drosda. For the veterans among your Drosda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drosda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Drosda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Drosda in 1966 was 55, and 68 in 1979.

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