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Drelling Family History

Drelling 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: Delling, Dreiling, Doelling, Drilling, Stelling, Helling, Rolling

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Where is the Drelling family from?

You can see how Drelling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drelling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drelling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Drelling families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Drelling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drelling families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Drelling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drelling 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Drelling. 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 54 military records available for the last name Drelling. For the veterans among your Drelling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drelling lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Drelling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Drelling in 1975 was 82, and 84 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drelling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drelling 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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