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Drinan Family History

Drinan Surname Meaning

Irish (County Cork): variant of Drennan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drinan family from?

You can see how Drinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drinan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Drinan families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Drinan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drinan families in 1891.
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What did your Drinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drinan. 72% of Drinan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

What Drinan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Drinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinan 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Drinan. 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 432 military records available for the last name Drinan. For the veterans among your Drinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Drinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Drinan in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drinan 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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