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Drellinger Family History

Drellinger 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: Dellinger, Drollinger, Dillinger, Dollinger, Bellinger, Remlinger

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Where is the Drellinger family from?

You can see how Drellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drellinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Drellinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Drellinger family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Drellinger's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Drellinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drellinger 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 40 census records available for the last name Drellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drellinger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Drellinger. 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 Drellinger. For the veterans among your Drellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drellinger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Drellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Drellinger in 1971 was 72, and 78 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drellinger 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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