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Drobot Family History

Drobot 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: Root, Probst, Dobos, Drost, Drott, Dronet, Drobny, Kroboth, Drolet

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Where is the Drobot family from?

You can see how Drobot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drobot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drobot families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Drobot families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Drobot's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drobot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drobot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drobot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Cleaning were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drobot. 38% of Drobot men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Drobot women worked as a Cleaning. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drobot were New Worker and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Machinist
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaning
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drobot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drobot 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Drobot. 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 145 military records available for the last name Drobot. For the veterans among your Drobot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drobot lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Drobot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drobot in 1957 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

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