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Drinnen Family History

Drinnen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Drennan.

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


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Where is the Drinnen family from?

You can see how Drinnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drinnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Drinnen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Drinnen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drinnen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drinnen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drinnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drinnen. 30% of Drinnen men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Drinnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drinnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinnen 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Drinnen. 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 449 military records available for the last name Drinnen. For the veterans among your Drinnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinnen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Drinnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Drinnen in 1963 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drinnen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drinnen 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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