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Drugley Family History

Drugley 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: Druley, Dudley, Durley, Dagley, Bruley, Wrigley, Crumley, Duley

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Where is the Drugley family from?

You can see how Drugley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drugley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Drugley families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Drugley families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Drugley's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Drugley families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drugley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drugley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drugley. 100% of Drugley 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Drugley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Drugley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drugley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Drugley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Drugley. For the veterans among your Drugley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drugley lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Drugley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Drugley in 1983 was 81, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drugley 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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