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Drons Family History

Drons 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: Drone, Irons, Brons, Dross, Arons, Rong, Ross, Cross, Don, Roos

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Where is the Drons family from?

You can see how Drons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drons family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Drons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Drons family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drons's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Drons families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drons. 56% of Drons men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    45%
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Drons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drons 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 Drons. 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 72 military records available for the last name Drons. For the veterans among your Drons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drons lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Drons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drons in 1975 was 68, and 97 in 2003.

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