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Drummey Family History

Drummey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Drum.

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


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Where is the Drummey family from?

You can see how Drummey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drummey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drummey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Drummey families living in Breconshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Drummey's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Drummey families in 1891.
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What did your Drummey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drummey. 100% of Drummey men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Drummey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Drummey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drummey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drummey 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Drummey. 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 378 military records available for the last name Drummey. For the veterans among your Drummey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drummey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Drummey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Drummey in 1947 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drummey 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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