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Dropiewski Family History

Dropiewski 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: Zdrojewski, Rojewski, Wroblewski, Okoniewski, Kurpiewski, Drozdowski

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Where is the Dropiewski family from?

You can see how Dropiewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dropiewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dropiewski families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dropiewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dropiewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dropiewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dropiewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dropiewski. 50% of Dropiewski men worked as a Laborer Farm. .

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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 Farm
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Dropiewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Dropiewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dropiewski 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dropiewski. 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 42 military records available for the last name Dropiewski. For the veterans among your Dropiewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dropiewski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dropiewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dropiewski in 1962 was 62, and 84 in 2003.

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