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Dranty Family History

Dranty 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: Draney, Grant, Ranta, Dainty, Darty, Dray, Durant, Graney, Prunty

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Where is the Dranty family from?

You can see how Dranty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dranty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dranty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dranty family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dranty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dranty families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dranty 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 24 census records available for the last name Dranty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dranty 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dranty. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dranty. For the veterans among your Dranty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dranty lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Dranty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dranty in 1968 was 71, and 70 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dranty 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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