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Origins of the Drenan surname

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About the Drenans

We have a total number of 247 records for people with the last name Drenan.

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Where do most Drenans live?

In 1921, most Drenans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Drenans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 103 records for the Drenan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Drenans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Drenan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Drenans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Drenans in 1921
At Home

1

Charwoman

1

Drapers Wife

1

Engineers Wife

1

F S

1

Common Male occupations for Drenans in 1921
Lab (Pig Iron Lifter)

2

Apprentice Blacksmith

1

Apprentice Carpet Weaver

1

Apprentice Weaver

1

Baker Employing 1 Man

1

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