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Drenter Family History

Drenter 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: Renter, Drenner, Dreyer, Reuter, Brenner, Kreiter, Krenzer, Diener

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Where is the Drenter family from?

You can see how Drenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drenter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Drenter families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Drenter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Drenter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drenter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drenter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Drenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenter 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Drenter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Drenter. For the veterans among your Drenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Drenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Drenter in 1963 was 73, and 91 in 2002.

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