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Dromey Family History

Dromey Surname Meaning

from Ó Droma see Drumm.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dromey family from?

You can see how Dromey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dromey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dromey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Dromey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dromey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Dromey families in 1891.
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What did your Dromey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dromey. 100% of Dromey 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Dromey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dromey 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Dromey. 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 112 military records available for the last name Dromey. For the veterans among your Dromey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dromey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dromey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dromey in 1964 was 82, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dromey 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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