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Drivon Family History

Drivon 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: Dragon, Devon, Driver, Brion, Dion, Dorion, Irion, Doiron, Dizon

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Where is the Drivon family from?

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

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

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%

What Drivon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Drivon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drivon 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Drivon. 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 34 military records available for the last name Drivon. For the veterans among your Drivon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drivon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Drivon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drivon in 1978 was 90, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drivon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drivon 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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