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Drent Family History

Drent 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: Trent, Brent, Dent, Drenth, Arent, Drew, Brett, Grant, Uren, Dring

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Where is the Drent family from?

You can see how Drent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Drent families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drent's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Drent families in 1880.
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What did your Drent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drent. 44% of Drent men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Drent women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drent were Proprietor and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drent 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Drent. 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 158 military records available for the last name Drent. For the veterans among your Drent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drent lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Drent in 1964 was 47, and 57 in 2004.

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