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Druce Family History

Druce Surname Meaning

English: variant of Drewes a surname of French origin. Possibly an altered form of Dutch and German Drewes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Druce family from?

You can see how Druce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Druce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Druce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 238 Druce families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Druce's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Druce families in 1891.
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What did your Druce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Druce. 12% of Druce men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Druce women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Druce were Incapacitated and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Motor Driver
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Druce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Druce 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Druce. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Druce. For the veterans among your Druce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Druce lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Druce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Druce in 1957 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Druce 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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