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Drankin Family History

Drankin 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: Rankin, Drabkin, Drapkin, Franklin, Drain, Hankin, Raskin, Franken

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Where is the Drankin family from?

You can see how Drankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drankin family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Drankin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drankin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Drankin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Drankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drankin 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 Drankin. 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 Drankin. For the veterans among your Drankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drankin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drankin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drankin

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