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Drosey Family History

Drosey 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: Droney, Brosey, Rose, Roser, Drone, Droste, Crosby, Rosen, Trokey

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Where is the Drosey family from?

You can see how Drosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drosey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drosey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Drosey families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Drosey's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Drosey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drosey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drosey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Drosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drosey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Drosey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Drosey. For the veterans among your Drosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drosey lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Drosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drosey in 1988 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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