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Drendel Family History

Drendel Surname Meaning

South German: perhaps a nickname for a slow person from a dialect verb trendeln ‘to dawdle’ or in Westphalia a topographic name from Trendel ‘round mountain top’.

In the south Trendel stands for ‘tear’ hence may be a byname for a soft hearted person.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drendel family from?

You can see how Drendel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drendel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drendel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Drendel families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Drendel's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Drendel families in 1871.
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What did your Drendel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drendel. 31% of Drendel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Drendel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drendel were Rancher and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Rancher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drendel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drendel 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Drendel. 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 169 military records available for the last name Drendel. For the veterans among your Drendel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drendel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drendel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Drendel in 1964 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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