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Drossin Family History

Drossin 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: Rossin, Crossin, Rosson, Dross, Drouin, Rossing, Rosin, Rossi, Rossen

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Where is the Drossin family from?

You can see how Drossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drossin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drossin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Drossin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Drossin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Drossin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drossin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drossin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drossin. 100% of Drossin men worked as a Carrier. .

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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

  • Carrier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Drossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drossin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Drossin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Drossin. For the veterans among your Drossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drossin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Drossin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Drossin in 1967 was 50, and 45 in 1991.

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