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Drummon Family History

Drummon 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, Drumm, Demmon, Krummen, Drummey, Drummonds, Drymon

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Where is the Drummon family from?

You can see how Drummon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drummon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drummon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Drummon family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drummon's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Drummon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drummon 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 Drummon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drummon. 100% of Drummon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drummon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drummon 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Drummon. 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 122 military records available for the last name Drummon. For the veterans among your Drummon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drummon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Drummon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Drummon in 1968 was 81, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drummon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drummon 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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