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Droud Family History

Droud 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: Drozd, Proud, Daoud, Doud, Rout, Dodd, Loud, Drum, Troup, Rod

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Where is the Droud family from?

You can see how Droud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droud family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Droud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Droud family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Droud's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Droud families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droud 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 225 census records available for the last name Droud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droud 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Droud. 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 32 military records available for the last name Droud. For the veterans among your Droud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droud lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Droud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Droud in 1965 was 53, and 66 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droud 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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