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Drandson Family History

Drandson 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: Brandon, Branson, Grandison, Ranson, Erlandson, Grandon, Frandsen

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Where is the Drandson family from?

You can see how Drandson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drandson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drandson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Drandson families living in Fife. This was about 88% of all the recorded Drandson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Drandson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drandson 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 Drandson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drandson. 50% of Drandson men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmer W
    50%

What Drandson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Drandson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drandson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Drandson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drandson. For the veterans among your Drandson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drandson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Drandson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Drandson in 1972 was 69, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drandson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drandson 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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