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Drinnin Family History

Drinnin 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: Drinnen, Drinnon, Dinkin, Drennan, Dinning, Grinnan, Drenning, Drinan

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Where is the Drinnin family from?

You can see how Drinnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinnin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Drinnin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Drinnin families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Drinnin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Drinnin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drinnin 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 Drinnin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Drinnin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Drinnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinnin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Drinnin. 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 70 military records available for the last name Drinnin. For the veterans among your Drinnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinnin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Drinnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Drinnin in 1953 was 61, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drinnin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drinnin 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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