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Dross Name Meaning

German: variant of Droste. This name is also found in Germany as a Huguenot name, from French Droz. German: variant of Tross. Perhaps an altered spelling of Dros, a Dutch variant of Drost.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Drost, Drass, Ross, Gross, Bross, Rous, Cross, Pross, Deross, Tross

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Dross Family Origin

Where is the Dross family from?

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You can see how Dross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dross families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dross families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dross's in the UK. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dross families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dross Family Occupations

What did your Dross ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commer Trav Fancy Goods ct and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Dross. 25% of Dross men worked as a Commer Trav Fancy Goods ct and 50% of Dross women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dross were Wood Machinist and Restaurant Cashier

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Commer Trav Fancy Goods ct
    25%
  • Light Factory Labourer
    25%
  • Tool Room Fitter Fixer Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Wood Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Canvasser To Tailor
    17%
  • Domestic Duties
    17%
  • Restaurant Cashier
    17%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Dross Historical Records

What Dross family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dross census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 403 immigration records available for the last name Dross. 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 Card

There are 751 military records available for the last name Dross. For the veterans among your Dross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dross Life Expectancy

What is the average Dross lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dross in 1958 was 44, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dross ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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