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Drome Family History

Drome Surname 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: Drone, Frome, Dome, Droge, Rome, Krome, Crome, Droke, Dore, Rose

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Where is the Drome family from?

You can see how Drome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Drome family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Drome's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Drome families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Drome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drome 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Drome. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 326 military records available for the last name Drome. For the veterans among your Drome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drome lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Drome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drome in 1955 was 48, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drome ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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