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Drouhard Family History

Drouhard Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Droghard composed of the elements drog (presumably meaning ‘battle’; see also Drew) and hard ‘hard strong’.

Alternatively, a derivative of the ancient Germanic name Drogo a short form of compound names like Droghard (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Drouhard family from?

You can see how Drouhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drouhard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drouhard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Drouhard families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Drouhard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drouhard families in 1880.
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What did your Drouhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drouhard. 78% of Drouhard men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Drouhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drouhard 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Drouhard. 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 86 military records available for the last name Drouhard. For the veterans among your Drouhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drouhard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Drouhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Drouhard in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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