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Drantiff Family History

Drantiff 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: Braniff, Danoff, Granoff, Pontiff, Dantin, Branting, Caniff, Radliff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drantiff 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 11 census records available for the last name Drantiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drantiff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Drantiff. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Drantiff. For the veterans among your Drantiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drantiff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Drantiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drantiff in 1972 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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