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Droth Family History

Droth 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: Roth, Troth, Drott, Kroth, Groth, Drath, Rath, Grosh, Booth, Roch

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Where is the Droth family from?

You can see how Droth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Droth family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Droth's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Droth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Droth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Droth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droth 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Droth. 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 65 military records available for the last name Droth. For the veterans among your Droth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Droth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Droth in 1967 was 87, and 93 in 1986.

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