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Droughton Family History

Droughton 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: Roughton, Broughton, Troughton, Doughton, Houghton, Oughton, Boughton

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Where is the Droughton family from?

You can see how Droughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droughton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Droughton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Droughton families living in Cheshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Droughton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Droughton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droughton 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 Droughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Student and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Droughton. 100% of Droughton men worked as a Student and 100% of Droughton women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Droughton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Droughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droughton 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Droughton. 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 Droughton. For the veterans among your Droughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droughton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Droughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Droughton in 1962 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Droughton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droughton 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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