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Dranchak Family History

Dranchak 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: Franczak, Franca, Branch, Drach, Francia, Demchak, Grantham, Machak

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Where is the Dranchak family from?

You can see how Dranchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dranchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Dranchak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dranchak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dranchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dranchak 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 Dranchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dranchak. 65% of Dranchak men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Coal Miner
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Dranchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Dranchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dranchak 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dranchak. 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 226 military records available for the last name Dranchak. For the veterans among your Dranchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dranchak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dranchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dranchak in 1965 was 81, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dranchak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dranchak 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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