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Drumsta Family History

Drumsta 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: Drust, Dunstan, Brust, Rust, Dust, Drum, Grumet, Cuesta, Ruta, Droste

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Where is the Drumsta family from?

You can see how Drumsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drumsta family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Drumsta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Drumsta families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Drumsta's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Drumsta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drumsta 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 Drumsta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drumsta. 64% of Drumsta men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Drumsta women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drumsta were Labor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Drumsta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Drumsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drumsta 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Drumsta. 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 Drumsta. For the veterans among your Drumsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drumsta lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Drumsta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drumsta in 1957 was 49, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drumsta 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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