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Drudge Family History

Drudge Surname Meaning

English (Isle of Wight): perhaps a late variant of Drage

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


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Where is the Drudge family from?

You can see how Drudge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drudge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Drudge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Drudge families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Drudge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Drudge families in 1911.
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What did your Drudge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drudge. 50% of Drudge 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Drudge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drudge 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 Drudge. 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 426 military records available for the last name Drudge. For the veterans among your Drudge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drudge lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Drudge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Drudge in 1958 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drudge 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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