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Drumin Family History

Drumin 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: Drain, Rubin, Drum, Duin, Dulin, Dubin, Bruin, Truman, Rudin, Dupin

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Where is the Drumin family from?

You can see how Drumin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drumin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drumin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Drumin family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drumin's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Drumin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drumin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Drumin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drumin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Drumin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Drumin. For the veterans among your Drumin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drumin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Drumin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Drumin in 1968 was 78, and 47 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drumin 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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