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Drummey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Drum .

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


Similar surnames: Crummey, Drumm, Summer, Grimley, Summey, Krumrey, Drummer, Crumley

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Where is the Drummey family from?

You can see how Drummey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drummey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drummey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Drummey families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drummey's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Drummey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drummey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drummey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drummey. 34% of Drummey men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Drummey women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drummey were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drummey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drummey 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Drummey. 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 378 military records available for the last name Drummey. For the veterans among your Drummey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drummey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Drummey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Drummey in 1947 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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