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Drowson Family History

Drowson 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: Dowson, Rowson, Crowson, Tronson, Rowton, Rosson, Aronson, Dobson

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Where is the Drowson family from?

You can see how Drowson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drowson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Drowson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drowson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Drowson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Drowson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drowson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Drowson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Drowson. For the veterans among your Drowson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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