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Drinne Family History

Drinne 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: Rinne, Drinnen, Dring, Grine, Finne, Drone, Prince, Kinne, Linne

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Where is the Drinne family from?

You can see how Drinne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Drinne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Drinne family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Drinne's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Drinne families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drinne 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 Drinne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drinne. 100% of Drinne men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Drinne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Drinne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinne 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Drinne. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drinne. For the veterans among your Drinne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinne lifespan?

Average Drinne life expectancy in 1999 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drinne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drinne 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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