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Drillen Family History

Drillen 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: Dillen, Dillon, Millen, Hillen, Diller, Dilley, Gillen, Dhillon

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Where is the Drillen family from?

You can see how Drillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drillen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drillen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Drillen families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Drillen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Drillen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drillen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drillen. 67% of Drillen men worked as a Farm Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Drillen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Drillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drillen 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Drillen. 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 136 military records available for the last name Drillen. For the veterans among your Drillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drillen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Drillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Drillen in 1965 was 87, and 95 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drillen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drillen 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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