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Drenten Family History

Drenten 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: Drennen, Denton, Dennen, Brenton, Renton, Dente, Brenden, Reiten

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Where is the Drenten family from?

You can see how Drenten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drenten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Drenten families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Drenten's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Drenten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drenten 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 Drenten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drenten. 100% of Drenten 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Drenten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Drenten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenten 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Drenten. 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 25 military records available for the last name Drenten. For the veterans among your Drenten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Drenten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drenten in 1969 was 65, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drenten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drenten 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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