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Drous Family History

Drous 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: Dross, Draus, Rous, Brous, Ross, Cross, Rout, Roos, Gross, Ros

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Where is the Drous family from?

You can see how Drous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drous family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Drous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Drous families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drous's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Drous families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drous ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Drous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drous 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Drous. 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 12 military records available for the last name Drous. For the veterans among your Drous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drous lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Drous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drous in 1978 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

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