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Droves Family History

Droves 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: Drover, Draves, Groves, Dreves, Rover, Dove, Rodes, Grove, Dover

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Where is the Droves family from?

You can see how Droves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droves family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Droves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Droves families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Droves's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Droves families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Droves ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Droves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droves 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Droves. 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 9 military records available for the last name Droves. For the veterans among your Droves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droves lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Droves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Droves in 1970 was 24, and 75 in 1999.

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