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Drugan Family History

Drugan Surname Meaning

Irish (Fermanagh and Tyrone): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Druagáin ‘descendant of Druagán’ an unexplained personal name or a variant of Drohan.

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


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Where is the Drugan family from?

You can see how Drugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drugan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drugan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Drugan families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Drugan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Drugan families in 1891.
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What did your Drugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drugan. 100% of Drugan 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Drugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drugan 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Drugan. 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 476 military records available for the last name Drugan. For the veterans among your Drugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drugan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Drugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Drugan in 1955 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drugan 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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