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Drummett Family History

Drummett 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: Brummett, Crummett, Crommett, Grimmett, Dummitt, Drummey, Brummitt

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Where is the Drummett family from?

You can see how Drummett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drummett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Drummett families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Drummett family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Drummett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Drummett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drummett 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 58 census records available for the last name Drummett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drummett 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Drummett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Drummett. For the veterans among your Drummett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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