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Drenzek Family History

Drenzek 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: Krenzer, Rezek, Drewek, Denzer, Drazek, Brenzel, Denzel, Drendel

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Where is the Drenzek family from?

You can see how Drenzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenzek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drenzek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Drenzek families living in Connecticut. This was about 42% of all the recorded Drenzek's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Drenzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drenzek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drenzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drenzek. 45% of Drenzek men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Drenzek women worked as a Topper. .

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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

  • Weaver
    45%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    100%
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What Drenzek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Drenzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenzek 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Drenzek. 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 137 military records available for the last name Drenzek. For the veterans among your Drenzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenzek lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Drenzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Drenzek in 1951 was 34, and 67 in 2004.

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