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Droughon Family History

Droughon 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: Draughon, Roughton, Drought, Broughton, Troughton, Doughton, Draughn

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Where is the Droughon family from?

You can see how Droughon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droughon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Droughon families living in Colorado. This was about 54% of all the recorded Droughon's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Droughon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Droughon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droughon 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Droughon. 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 58 military records available for the last name Droughon. For the veterans among your Droughon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droughon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Droughon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Droughon in 1969 was 59, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droughon 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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