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Drenan Family History

Drenan 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: Drennan, Brenan, Drinan, Dean, Dragan, Dinan, Brennan, Greenan, Degan

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Where is the Drenan family from?

You can see how Drenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drenan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Drenan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drenan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Drenan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drenan 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 did your Drenan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drenan. 31% of Drenan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Drenan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drenan were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Drenan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenan 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Drenan. 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 207 military records available for the last name Drenan. For the veterans among your Drenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Drenan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Drenan in 1963 was 73, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drenan 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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