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Drillman Family History

Drillman 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: Dillman, Billman, Pillman, Hillman, Prillaman, Spillman, Sillman

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Where is the Drillman family from?

You can see how Drillman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drillman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drillman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Drillman families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Drillman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Drillman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drillman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Drillman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Drillman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drillman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Drillman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Drillman. For the veterans among your Drillman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drillman lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Drillman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Drillman in 1981 was 99, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drillman 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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