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Dron Family History

Dron Surname Meaning

from Dron (Perths). occasionally possibly a variant of Drane (1).

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


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Where is the Dron family from?

You can see how Dron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Dron families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dron's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dron families in 1891.
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What did your Dron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dron. 90% of Dron 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
    90%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dron 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dron. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dron. For the veterans among your Dron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dron in 1964 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dron 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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