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Drendell Family History

Drendell 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: Rendell, Drendel, Rundell, Reddell, Rendel, Pendell, Fredell

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Where is the Drendell family from?

You can see how Drendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drendell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drendell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Drendell families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Drendell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drendell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drendell 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 108 census records available for the last name Drendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drendell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Drendell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Drendell. For the veterans among your Drendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drendell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Drendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Drendell in 1962 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drendell 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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