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Droscher Family History

Droscher 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: Drescher, Roscher, Doscher, Durocher, Rosche, Rascher, Discher

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Where is the Droscher family from?

You can see how Droscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droscher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Droscher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Droscher families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Droscher's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Droscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Droscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Logger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Droscher. 100% of Droscher men worked as a Logger. .

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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

  • Logger
    100%
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Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Droscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droscher 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Droscher. 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 340 military records available for the last name Droscher. For the veterans among your Droscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droscher lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Droscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Droscher in 1977 was 94, and 80 in 1997.

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