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Drynan Family History

Drynan Name Meaning

see Drennan .

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


Similar surnames: Dryman, Drinan, Dynan, Bryan, Dragan, Dinan, Ryan, Ryman, Dryden

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Where is the Drynan family from?

You can see how Drynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drynan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drynan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 37 Drynan families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Drynan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Drynan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drynan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drynan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Drynan. 59% of Drynan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Drynan women worked as a Domestic. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Brakeman
    12%
  • Farmers Son
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Drynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drynan 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Drynan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 338 military records available for the last name Drynan. For the veterans among your Drynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drynan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Drynan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drynan in 1962 was 72, and 46 in 2003.

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