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Drummins Family History

Drummins 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: Drummond, Crimmins, Krumins, Drummonds, Cummins, Cumming, Crumrine

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Where is the Drummins family from?

You can see how Drummins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drummins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drummins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 10 Drummins families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drummins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Drummins families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drummins 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 Drummins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drummins. 100% of Drummins men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Drummins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Drummins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drummins 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Drummins. 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 13 military records available for the last name Drummins. For the veterans among your Drummins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drummins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Drummins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drummins in 1970 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drummins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drummins 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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