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Droughan Family History

Droughan 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: Drought, Croghan, Doughman, Brougham, Drohan, Broughman, Drugan

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Where is the Droughan family from?

You can see how Droughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droughan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Droughan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Droughan families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Droughan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Droughan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droughan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Droughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Droughan. 100% of Droughan women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Droughan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Droughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droughan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Droughan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Droughan. For the veterans among your Droughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droughan lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Droughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Droughan in 1984 was 66, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droughan 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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