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Drobis Family History

Drobis 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: Dobis, Rodis, Rubis, Dobos, Dobish, Doris, Robin, Nobis, Dross, Donis

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Where is the Drobis family from?

You can see how Drobis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drobis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drobis family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Drobis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Drobis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drobis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drobis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Drobis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Drobis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drobis 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Drobis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Drobis. For the veterans among your Drobis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drobis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Drobis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drobis in 1964 was 71, and 95 in 2001.

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