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Drohan Family History

Drohan Surname Meaning

Irish (Waterford and Wexford): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Druacháin ‘descendant of Druachán’

a byname representing a diminutive of druach ‘wise man’.

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


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Where is the Drohan family from?

You can see how Drohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Drohan families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Drohan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Drohan families in 1891.
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What did your Drohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drohan. 100% of Drohan men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Drohan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • School Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Drohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drohan 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 Drohan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drohan. For the veterans among your Drohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drohan lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Drohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drohan in 1945 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drohan 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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