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Drenning Family History

Drenning Surname Meaning

Anglicized form of Irish and Scottish Drennan.

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


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Where is the Drenning family from?

You can see how Drenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drenning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Drenning families living in Cheshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Drenning's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Drenning families in 1891.
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What did your Drenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drenning. 100% of Drenning 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Drenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenning 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Drenning. 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 768 military records available for the last name Drenning. For the veterans among your Drenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenning lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Drenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Drenning in 1946 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drenning 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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