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Drooney Family History

Drooney 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: Rooney, Droney, Dooney, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Rodney, Drone, Looney

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Where is the Drooney family from?

You can see how Drooney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drooney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Drooney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Drooney families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drooney's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Drooney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drooney 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 166 census records available for the last name Drooney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drooney 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Drooney. 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 41 military records available for the last name Drooney. For the veterans among your Drooney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drooney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Drooney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Drooney in 1967 was 97, and 101 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drooney 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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