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Drinkall Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of the Middle English surname Drinkale which seems to have been an occupational name for an ale taster from Middle English drinke ale ‘drink ale’.

Ale tasters were court officials appointed to regulate the quality of locally sold ale.

The surname may also have denoted someone noted for drinking large quantities of ale.

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


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You can see how Drinkall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinkall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Drinkall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Drinkall families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Drinkall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Drinkall families in 1911.
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What did your Drinkall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Painter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drinkall. 100% of Drinkall men worked as a Painter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Painter
    100%

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There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Drinkall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinkall 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Drinkall. 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 430 military records available for the last name Drinkall. For the veterans among your Drinkall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinkall lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Drinkall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Drinkall in 1959 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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