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Drvin Family History

Drvin 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: Drain, Devin, Irvin, Davin, Orvin, Ervin, Divin, Arvin, Dervin, Gavin

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Where is the Drvin family from?

You can see how Drvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drvin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drvin family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drvin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Drvin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drvin. 100% of Drvin 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Drvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drvin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Drvin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drvin. For the veterans among your Drvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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