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Drudge Family History

Drudge Name Meaning

English (Isle of Wight): perhaps a late variant of Drage

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rudge, Drage, Dredge, Prude, Fridge, Doidge, Druce, Draine, Brede

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Where is the Drudge family from?

You can see how Drudge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drudge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Drudge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Drudge families living in Hampshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Drudge's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Drudge families in 1891.
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What did your Drudge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drudge. 43% of Drudge men worked as a Gardener and 87% of Drudge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drudge were General Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid). .

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Brick Moulder
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Drudge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drudge 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Drudge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 426 military records available for the last name Drudge. For the veterans among your Drudge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drudge lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Drudge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Drudge in 1958 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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