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Drobac Family History

Drobac 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: Drohan, Drobny, Drotar, Robar, Roback, Robak, Donat, Trojan, Rosa

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Where is the Drobac family from?

You can see how Drobac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drobac family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drobac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Drobac families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Drobac's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drobac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drobac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drobac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drobac. 79% of Drobac 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    79%
  • Mechanic
    22%
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Drobac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drobac 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Drobac. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Drobac. For the veterans among your Drobac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drobac lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drobac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drobac in 1964 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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