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Dromgold Family History

Dromgold Name 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: Dromgoole, Rumbold, Drummond, Brovold, Ringold, Armold, Rembold

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Where is the Dromgold family from?

You can see how Dromgold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dromgold family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dromgold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dromgold family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dromgold's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dromgold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dromgold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dromgold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dromgold. 100% of Dromgold 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%
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Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Dromgold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dromgold 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dromgold. 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 102 military records available for the last name Dromgold. For the veterans among your Dromgold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dromgold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dromgold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dromgold in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2002.

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