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Drealan Family History

Drealan 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: Dragan, Drennan, Irelan, Creagan, Reagan, Healan, Dean, Dragon, Real

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Where is the Drealan family from?

You can see how Drealan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drealan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Drealan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Drealan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Drealan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Drealan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drealan 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 Drealan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drealan. 100% of Drealan men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Drealan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Drealan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drealan 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 Drealan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Drealan. For the veterans among your Drealan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drealan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Drealan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drealan in 1965 was 53, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drealan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drealan 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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