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Drollett Family History

Drollett 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: Follett, Tollett, Wollett, Collett, Drolet, Hollett, Rowlett, Pollett

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Where is the Drollett family from?

You can see how Drollett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drollett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drollett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Drollett families living in Vermont. This was about 75% of all the recorded Drollett's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Drollett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drollett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drollett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drollett. 34% of Drollett 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
    34%
  • Timber Cutter
    34%
  • Superintendent
    34%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Drollett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drollett 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Drollett. 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 35 military records available for the last name Drollett. For the veterans among your Drollett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drollett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Drollett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Drollett in 1966 was 78, and 79 in 2002.

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