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Drnka Family History

Drnka 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: Trnka, Drake, Dana, Denke, Danko, Denk, Dona, Danca, Danza, Danna

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drnka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drnka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Drnka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drnka 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Drnka. 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 11 military records available for the last name Drnka. For the veterans among your Drnka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drnka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drnka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Drnka in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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