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Drdek Family History

Drdek 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: Dudek, Drew, Creek, Dade, Danek, Radek, Arden, Domek, Dryer, Reek

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Where is the Drdek family from?

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

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drdek. 100% of Drdek men worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Presser
    100%

What Drdek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Drdek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drdek 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Drdek. 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 40 military records available for the last name Drdek. For the veterans among your Drdek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drdek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Drdek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Drdek in 1963 was 85, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drdek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drdek 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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