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Dru Family History

Dru Surname Meaning

see Drew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dru family from?

You can see how Dru families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dru family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dru families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dru families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dru's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dru families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dru 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 Dru ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dru. 100% of Dru women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Dru. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dru 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Dru. 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 94 military records available for the last name Dru. For the veterans among your Dru ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dru lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Dru life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dru in 1972 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dru 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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