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Drourke Family History

Drourke 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: Rourke, O'rourke, Rorke, Bourke, Rourk, Bourne, Brouse, Burke, Brunke

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Where is the Drourke family from?

You can see how Drourke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drourke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drourke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Drourke families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Drourke's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Drourke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drourke 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 Drourke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Drourke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drourke 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Drourke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drourke. For the veterans among your Drourke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drourke lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Drourke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Drourke in 1979 was 84, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drourke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drourke 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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