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Drennen Family History

Drennen Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish (Lanarkshire): mainly Scottish variant of Irish Drennan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drennen family from?

You can see how Drennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drennen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drennen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Drennen families living in Herefordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Drennen's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Drennen families in 1891.
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What did your Drennen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drennen. 100% of Drennen men worked as a Police Constable and 100% of Drennen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Drennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drennen 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Drennen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Drennen. For the veterans among your Drennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drennen lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Drennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Drennen in 1941 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drennen 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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