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Drinkgern Family History

Drinkgern 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: Ringer, Ringen, Fringer, Drinkard, Deringer, Rinker, Dinger, Brinker

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Where is the Drinkgern family from?

You can see how Drinkgern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinkgern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drinkgern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Drinkgern families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Drinkgern's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Drinkgern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drinkgern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drinkgern ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Drinkgern ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Drinkgern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinkgern 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Drinkgern. 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 12 military records available for the last name Drinkgern. For the veterans among your Drinkgern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinkgern lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1996, in the United States, Drinkgern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Drinkgern in 1952 was 42, and 81 in 1996.

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