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Drent Family History

Drent Surname 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: Trent, Brent, Dent, Drenth, Arent, Drew, Brett, Grant, Uren, Dring

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Where is the Drent family from?

You can see how Drent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Drent families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Drent's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drent 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 Drent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drent. 100% of Drent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drent 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Drent. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Drent. For the veterans among your Drent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drent lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Drent in 1964 was 47, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drent ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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