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Drugg Family History

Drugg 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: Rugg, Dring, Drury, Dagg, Drum, Krug, Drag, Grogg, Dugo, Dung

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Where is the Drugg family from?

You can see how Drugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drugg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drugg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Drugg families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Drugg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Drugg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drugg 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 Drugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drugg. 45% of Drugg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Drugg women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Drugg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Drugg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drugg 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Drugg. 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 176 military records available for the last name Drugg. For the veterans among your Drugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drugg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Drugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Drugg in 1949 was 74, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drugg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drugg 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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