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Drones Family History

Drones Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Drones family from?

You can see how Drones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drones family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Drones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Drones families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Drones's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Drones families in 1891.
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What did your Drones ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drones. 55% of Drones men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

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Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Drones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drones 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Drones. 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 102 military records available for the last name Drones. For the veterans among your Drones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drones lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Drones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Drones in 1968 was 62, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drones 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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