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Drenker Family History

Drenker 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: Denker, Renker, Drenner, Dreyer, Decker, Brenner, Krenzer, Recker

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Where is the Drenker family from?

You can see how Drenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Drenker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Drenker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drenker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drenker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drenker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Drenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenker 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Drenker. 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 39 military records available for the last name Drenker. For the veterans among your Drenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Drenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Drenker in 1966 was 57, and 82 in 2003.

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