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Drining Family History

Drining 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: Brining, Dring, Dorning, Arning, Kraning, Twining, Dunning, Froning

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Where is the Drining family from?

You can see how Drining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drining family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Drining families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Drining families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drining's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Drining families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drining 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 50 census records available for the last name Drining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drining 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Drining. 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 56 military records available for the last name Drining. For the veterans among your Drining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drining lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Drining life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Drining in 1976 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drining 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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