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Dropinski Family History

Dropinski 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: Dolinski, Dominski, Krupinski, Szopinski, Roginski, Repinski

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Where is the Dropinski family from?

You can see how Dropinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dropinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dropinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dropinski families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dropinski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dropinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dropinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dropinski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Dropinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dropinski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dropinski. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dropinski. For the veterans among your Dropinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dropinski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dropinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dropinski in 1968 was 73, and 91 in 2003.

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