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Drolen Family History

Drolen 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: Dolen, Dronen, Rolen, Drolet, Doolen, Nolen, Dole, Broten, Bolen

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Where is the Drolen family from?

You can see how Drolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drolen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drolen families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drolen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drolen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drolen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drolen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drolen. 100% of Drolen women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Drolen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Drolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drolen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Drolen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Drolen. For the veterans among your Drolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drolen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Drolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Drolen in 1963 was 66, and 83 in 2000.

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