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Drinkhorn Family History

Drinkhorn 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: Blinkhorn, Sinkhorn, Drinkard, Kinghorn, Einhorn, Drinnon, Eichhorn

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Where is the Drinkhorn family from?

You can see how Drinkhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinkhorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drinkhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Drinkhorn families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Drinkhorn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Drinkhorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drinkhorn 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 Drinkhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drinkhorn. 100% of Drinkhorn women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Drinkhorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Drinkhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinkhorn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Drinkhorn. 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 11 military records available for the last name Drinkhorn. For the veterans among your Drinkhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drinkhorn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Drinkhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Drinkhorn in 1966 was 70, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drinkhorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drinkhorn 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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