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Drenik Family History

Drenik 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: Krenik, Denk, Renk, Reznik, Resnik, Denis, Brevik, Deni, Freni, Dreis

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Where is the Drenik family from?

You can see how Drenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drenik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drenik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drenik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drenik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drenik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drenik. 43% of Drenik men worked as a Miner and 100% of Drenik women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Coal Loader
    29%
  • Waiter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Drenik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Drenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenik 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Drenik. 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 45 military records available for the last name Drenik. For the veterans among your Drenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Drenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Drenik in 1966 was 86, and 76 in 2004.

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