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Drilen Family History

Drilen 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: Dolen, Riley, Dahlen, Dalen, Arlen, Dryden, Dillen, Drill, Driver

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Where is the Drilen family from?

You can see how Drilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drilen family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Drilen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Drilen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drilen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drilen 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 13 census records available for the last name Drilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drilen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Drilen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drilen. For the veterans among your Drilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drilen lifespan?

Average Drilen life expectancy in 1995 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drilen 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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