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Drumme Family History

Drumme 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: Drumm, Krumme, Drummey, Drummer, Drum, Krumm, Brummer, Brumm, Rummel

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Where is the Drumme family from?

You can see how Drumme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drumme family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Drumme families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Drumme families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drumme's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Drumme families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drumme 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 156 census records available for the last name Drumme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drumme 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Drumme. 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 8 military records available for the last name Drumme. For the veterans among your Drumme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drumme lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Drumme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Drumme in 1966 was 75, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drumme 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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