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Drummont Family History

Drummont 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: Drummond, Dumont, Drummonds, Brummond, Brummett, Tummons, Drumm

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Where is the Drummont family from?

You can see how Drummont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drummont family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Drummont families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Drummont families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Drummont's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Drummont families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drummont 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 Drummont ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drummont. 100% of Drummont women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Drummont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drummont 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 Drummont. 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 11 military records available for the last name Drummont. For the veterans among your Drummont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drummont lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drummont 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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