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Drignat Family History

Drignat 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: Dignam, Brignac, Deignan, Dignan, Duignan, Drinan, Donat, Wright

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Where is the Drignat family from?

You can see how Drignat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drignat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drignat family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Drignat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drignat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drignat 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 18 census records available for the last name Drignat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drignat 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Drignat. 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 7 military records available for the last name Drignat. For the veterans among your Drignat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drignat lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1987, in the United States, Drignat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Drignat in 1985 was 71, and 69 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drignat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drignat 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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