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Dringer Family History

Dringer 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: Ringer, Fringer, Deringer, Dinger, Bringer, Dring, Springer, Slinger

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Where is the Dringer family from?

You can see how Dringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dringer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dringer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Dringer families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dringer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dringer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dringer 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 Dringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dringer. 100% of Dringer 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 246 census records available for the last name Dringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dringer 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dringer. 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 79 military records available for the last name Dringer. For the veterans among your Dringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dringer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1969, in the United States, Dringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dringer in 1963 was 69, and 89 in 1969.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dringer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dringer 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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