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Drinis Family History

Drinis 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: Dennis, Dring, Danis, Prins, Brines, Krings, Riis, Donis, Rini, Denis

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Drinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Drinis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Drinis. For the veterans among your Drinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1984, in the United States, Drinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Drinis in 1962 was 63, and 50 in 1984.

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