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Drodge Name Meaning

see Drage .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Droge, Dredge, Dodge, Droege, Frodge, Drudge, Rode, Bridge, Lodge

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Where is the Drodge family from?

You can see how Drodge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drodge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drodge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Drodge families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drodge's in USA. California had the highest population of Drodge families in 1880.
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What did your Drodge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drodge. 67% of Drodge men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Drodge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drodge were Bricklayer Labourer and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Bricklayer Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drodge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drodge 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Drodge. 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 76 military records available for the last name Drodge. For the veterans among your Drodge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drodge lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Drodge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Drodge in 1973 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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