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Drenna Family History

Drenna 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: Brenna, Drennan, Renna, Penna, Senna, Denny, Menna, Brennan, Reina

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Where is the Drenna family from?

You can see how Drenna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drenna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Drenna families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drenna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drenna families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Drenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenna 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Drenna. 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 5 military records available for the last name Drenna. For the veterans among your Drenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenna lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Drenna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Drenna in 1976 was 46, and 11 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drenna 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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