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Drannen Family History

Drannen Surname 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: Dannen, Drennen, Brannen, Drinnen, Dennen, Draffen, Danner, Branden

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Where is the Drannen family from?

You can see how Drannen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drannen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Drannen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Drannen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drannen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Drannen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drannen 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 Drannen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Drannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drannen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Drannen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Drannen. For the veterans among your Drannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drannen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Drannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Drannen in 1968 was 74, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drannen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drannen 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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