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Drinski Family History

Drinski 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: Dubinski, Dolinski, Dominski, Osinski, Olinski, Ulinski, Wronski

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Where is the Drinski family from?

You can see how Drinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drinski family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Drinski's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Drinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drinski. 46% of Drinski men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Machinist
    19%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Drinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Drinski. 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 22 military records available for the last name Drinski. For the veterans among your Drinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Drinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Drinski in 1970 was 57, and 60 in 2003.

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