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Drus Family History

Drus 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: Drum, Brus, Prus, Rus, Drust, Daus, Deus, Duus, Draus, Druse

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Where is the Drus family from?

You can see how Drus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Drus families living in Kansas. This was about 28% of all the recorded Drus's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Drus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drus 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 Drus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drus. 50% of Drus 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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Drus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Drus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drus 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Drus. 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 163 military records available for the last name Drus. For the veterans among your Drus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Drus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Drus in 1972 was 71, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drus 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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