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Drought Family History

Drought Surname Meaning

Irish (Offaly): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Droichid from droichead ‘bridge’ more usually Anglicized as Bridgeman.

English: nickname from Middle English drowthe dro(u)ghte ‘dryness drought; thirst’ (Old English drugath).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drought family from?

You can see how Drought families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drought family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drought families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Drought families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drought's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Drought families in 1911.
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What did your Drought ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drought. 60% of Drought 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Fruit Grower
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Drought. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drought 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Drought. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Drought. For the veterans among your Drought ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drought lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Drought life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Drought in 1948 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drought

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drought 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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