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Dirrane Family History

Dirrane 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: Drane, Durrani, Durrance, Dufrane, Pirrone, Durrant, Dorrance

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Where is the Dirrane family from?

You can see how Dirrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirrane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dirrane family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dirrane's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dirrane families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Dirrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirrane 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Dirrane. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dirrane. For the veterans among your Dirrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirrane lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dirrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dirrane in 1951 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirrane 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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