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Drillon Family History

Drillon 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: Dillon, Dhillon, Brillon, Trillo, Dillen, Drill, Grullon, Grillo

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Where is the Drillon family from?

You can see how Drillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drillon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drillon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Drillon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Drillon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drillon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drillon 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 150 census records available for the last name Drillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drillon 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 Drillon. 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 47 military records available for the last name Drillon. For the veterans among your Drillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drillon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Drillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Drillon in 1969 was 86, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drillon 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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