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Drinker Family History

Drinker 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: Rinker, Brinker, Dicker, Bricker, Ringer, Kinker, Grinder, Fringer

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Where is the Drinker family from?

You can see how Drinker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Drinker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Drinker families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Drinker's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Drinker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drinker 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 Drinker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drinker. 40% of Drinker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Drinker women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Drinker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drinker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinker 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Drinker. 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 351 military records available for the last name Drinker. For the veterans among your Drinker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drinker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Drinker in 1964 was 49, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drinker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drinker 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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