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Direnna Family History

Direnna Name 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: Brenna, Derenne, Drennan, Di Menna, Mirenda, Renna, Penna, Senna

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Where is the Direnna family from?

You can see how Direnna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Direnna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Direnna families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Direnna's in USA. New York had the highest population of Direnna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Direnna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Direnna ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Direnna ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Direnna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Direnna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Direnna 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Direnna. 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 23 military records available for the last name Direnna. For the veterans among your Direnna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Direnna lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Direnna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Direnna in 1974 was 89, and 56 in 2001.

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