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Drotz Family History

Drotz 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: Krotz, Grotz, Protz, Drott, Rotz, Droz, Brotz, Roth, Kotz, Rota

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Where is the Drotz family from?

You can see how Drotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drotz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Drotz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Drotz family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Drotz's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Drotz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drotz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drotz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Drotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drotz 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Drotz. 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 58 military records available for the last name Drotz. For the veterans among your Drotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drotz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Drotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Drotz in 1977 was 93, and 61 in 2004.

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