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Drosche Family History

Drosche 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: Rosche, Roche, Droste, Frosch, Dosch, Troche, Grosch, Drescher

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Where is the Drosche family from?

You can see how Drosche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drosche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drosche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Drosche families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Drosche's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Drosche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drosche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drosche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drosche. 100% of Drosche men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Drosche women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Drosche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drosche 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Drosche. 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 149 military records available for the last name Drosche. For the veterans among your Drosche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drosche lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Drosche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Drosche in 1970 was 74, and 78 in 2002.

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