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Drosten Family History

Drosten 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: Droste, Rosten, Osten, Doster, Broten, Kosten, Rosen, Doten, Roten

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Where is the Drosten family from?

You can see how Drosten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drosten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drosten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Drosten families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drosten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drosten families in 1880.
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What did your Drosten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Drosten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drosten 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Drosten. 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 48 military records available for the last name Drosten. For the veterans among your Drosten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drosten lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Drosten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Drosten in 1951 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

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