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Dringenberg Family History

Dringenberg 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: Ringenberg, Klingenberg, Ringgenberg, Frankenberg, Lindenberg

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Where is the Dringenberg family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dringenberg. 43% of Dringenberg 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Dringenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Dringenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dringenberg 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dringenberg. 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 104 military records available for the last name Dringenberg. For the veterans among your Dringenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dringenberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dringenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dringenberg in 1967 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dringenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dringenberg 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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