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Early Origins of the Dromer family

The surname Dromer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Drummer was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Dromer family

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Dromer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Drummer, Drümmer, Drammar, Dramard, Dromer, Dromore, Dumer, Dümer and many more.

Early Notables of the Dromer family

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United States Dromer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dromer Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • John Dromer, who landed in Virginia in 1660 1
Dromer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Peter Dromer, who arrived in New York in 1832


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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