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Druen Family History

Druen Surname Meaning

North German (Drüen): from a short form of the female personal name Gertrude (see Trude).

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


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Where is the Druen family from?

You can see how Druen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Druen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Druen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Druen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Druen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Druen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Druen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Druen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Druen. 57% of Druen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Druen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Druen were Farm Helper and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Merchant
    11%
  • Farm Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Druen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Druen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Druen 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Druen. 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 236 military records available for the last name Druen. For the veterans among your Druen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Druen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Druen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Druen in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Druen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Druen 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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