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Drumel Family History

Drumel 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: Rubel, Drum, Grumet, Ramel, Gruel, Dautel, Bramel, Ermel, Rupel

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Where is the Drumel family from?

You can see how Drumel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drumel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drumel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Drumel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Drumel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drumel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drumel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Drumel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drumel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Drumel. 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 134 military records available for the last name Drumel. For the veterans among your Drumel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drumel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Drumel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Drumel in 1965 was 69, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drumel 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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