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Drory Family History

Drory 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: Drury, Dory, Dore, Troy, Arora, Dery, Dury, Roy, Dobry, Ory

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Where is the Drory family from?

You can see how Drory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drory family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drory families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Drory family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drory's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Drory families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drory. 67% of Drory 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
    67%
  • School Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Drory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drory 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Drory. 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 21 military records available for the last name Drory. For the veterans among your Drory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drory lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Drory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drory in 1974 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

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