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Drinnon Family History

Drinnon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Drennan.

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


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Where is the Drinnon family from?

You can see how Drinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drinnon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Drinnon families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Drinnon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Drinnon families in 1891.
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What did your Drinnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drinnon. 55% of Drinnon men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Drinnon women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drinnon were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Drinnon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Drinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinnon 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Drinnon. 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 362 military records available for the last name Drinnon. For the veterans among your Drinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinnon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Drinnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Drinnon in 1962 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drinnon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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