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Drumwright Name Meaning

Origin unidentified. The name has 18th-century associations with Louisa county, VA.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dummitt, Arkwright, Wainwright, Cartwright, Burright, Dwight

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Drumwright Family Origin

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Drumwright Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    55%

  • Farm Laborer

    18%

  • Keeping House

    9%

  • Carpenter

    5%

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In 1880, a less common occupation for the Drumwright family was Carpenter. Farmer, Farm Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Drumwright. The most common Drumwright occupation in the USA was Farmer. 55% of Drumwright's were Farmers.

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Drumwright Life Expectancy

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