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Drouet Family History

Drouet Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the Old French personal name Drue cognate with English Drewett.

This form of the surname is also found in England where it is of Huguenot origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drouet family from?

You can see how Drouet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drouet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Drouet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Drouet families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Drouet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drouet families in 1891.
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What did your Drouet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drouet. 50% of Drouet women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Drouet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drouet 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Drouet. 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 379 military records available for the last name Drouet. For the veterans among your Drouet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drouet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Drouet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Drouet in 1964 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drouet 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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