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Drinnan Family History

Drinnan Surname Meaning

from Ó Draighneáin see Drennan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Drinnan family from?

You can see how Drinnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drinnan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 30 Drinnan families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Drinnan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Drinnan families in 1891.
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What did your Drinnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drinnan. 67% of Drinnan men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Drinnan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drinnan were Incapacitated and Cotton Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Cotton Weaver
    14%

What Drinnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Drinnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinnan 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Drinnan. 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 335 military records available for the last name Drinnan. For the veterans among your Drinnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinnan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drinnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Drinnan in 1964 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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