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Drumke Family History

Drumke 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: Dumke, Duke, Drake, Drum, Humke, Drucker, Brunke, Remke, Grulke

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Where is the Drumke family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drumke 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 Drumke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drumke. 100% of Drumke men worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Drumke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drumke 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Drumke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drumke. For the veterans among your Drumke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drumke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Drumke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drumke in 1967 was 61, and 60 in 2002.

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