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Drann Family History

Drann 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: Drain, Dann, Brann, Rann, Drane, Frank, Brand, Dean, Dragon, Duan

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Where is the Drann family from?

You can see how Drann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Drann family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drann's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Drann families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Drann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drann 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Drann. 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 14 military records available for the last name Drann. For the veterans among your Drann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drann lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Drann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drann in 1994 was 86, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drann 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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