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Drian Family History

Drian 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: Adrian, Brian, Dorian, Arian, Urian, Derian, Drinan, Durian, Rian

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Where is the Drian family from?

You can see how Drian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Drian families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Drian's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Drian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drian. 100% of Drian men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Drian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drian 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Drian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Drian. For the veterans among your Drian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Drian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Drian in 1967 was 80, and 89 in 2002.

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