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Drowne Family History

Drowne Surname Meaning

Variant of Drown.

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


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Where is the Drowne family from?

You can see how Drowne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drowne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drowne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Drowne families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drowne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drowne families in 1891.
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What did your Drowne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drowne. 100% of Drowne men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Drowne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drowne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drowne 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Drowne. 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 429 military records available for the last name Drowne. For the veterans among your Drowne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drowne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Drowne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Drowne in 1962 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drowne 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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