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Dronek Family History

Dronek 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: Drone, Droney, Dronet, Fronek, Dronen, Gronek, Hronek, Kroner, Rozek

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Where is the Dronek family from?

You can see how Dronek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dronek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dronek families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dronek family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dronek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dronek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dronek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dronek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dronek. 50% of Dronek men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Dronek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Dronek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dronek 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dronek. 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 61 military records available for the last name Dronek. For the veterans among your Dronek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dronek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dronek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dronek in 1965 was 49, and 79 in 2003.

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