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Drummings Family History

Drummings 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: Cummings, Drummonds, Cumming, Drummond, Ramming, Crimmins, Demming

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Where is the Drummings family from?

You can see how Drummings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drummings family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drummings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Drummings family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drummings's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Drummings families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drummings 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 233 census records available for the last name Drummings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drummings 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Drummings. 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 21 military records available for the last name Drummings. For the veterans among your Drummings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drummings lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Drummings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Drummings in 1963 was 75, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drummings 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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