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Dranofield Family History

Dranofield 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: Dransfield, Cranfield, Bransfield, Granfield, Grandfield, Mansfield

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Where is the Dranofield family from?

You can see how Dranofield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dranofield family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Dranofield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dranofield families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dranofield's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Dranofield families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Dranofield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dranofield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dranofield. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dranofield. For the veterans among your Dranofield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dranofield lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dranofield 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dranofield

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