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Dronett Family History

Dronett Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dronet, Rowett, Drone, Arnett, Dunnett, Drott, Droney, Dronen

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Where is the Dronett family from?

You can see how Dronett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dronett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dronett families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dronett's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dronett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dronett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dronett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dronett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Dronett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dronett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dronett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Dronett. For the veterans among your Dronett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dronett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1993, in the United States, Dronett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dronett in 1958 was 51, and 64 in 1993.

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