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Drimmie Family History

Drimmie 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: Dimmig, Crummie, Grimme, Grime, Prime, Trimmer, Krimmer, Krimm

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Where is the Drimmie family from?

You can see how Drimmie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drimmie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drimmie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Drimmie families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Drimmie's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Drimmie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drimmie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
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What did your Drimmie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drimmie. 58% of Drimmie men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Cultivateur
    43%

What Drimmie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Drimmie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drimmie 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Drimmie. 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 12 military records available for the last name Drimmie. For the veterans among your Drimmie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drimmie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Drimmie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drimmie in 1971 was 88, and 101 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drimmie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drimmie 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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