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Drummet Family History

Drummet 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: Drummey, Brummet, Drummer, Grumet, Brummett, Brummer, Rummel, Dummer

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Where is the Drummet family from?

You can see how Drummet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drummet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drummet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Drummet family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drummet's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Drummet families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drummet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Drummet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Drummet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drummet 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Drummet. 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 19 military records available for the last name Drummet. For the veterans among your Drummet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drummet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Drummet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drummet in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drummet 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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