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Droan Family History

Droan 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: Roan, Drohan, Drown, Doan, Croan, Dean, Trojan, Adrian, Don, Duan

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Where is the Droan family from?

You can see how Droan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Droan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Droan family living in Florida Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Droan's in USA. Florida Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Droan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droan 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 123 census records available for the last name Droan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Droan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Droan. For the veterans among your Droan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droan lifespan?

Average Droan life expectancy in 1993 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droan 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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