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Drenger Family History

Drenger 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: Denger, Dwenger, Prenger, Dreger, Drenner, Dreyer, Pranger, Ringer

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Where is the Drenger family from?

You can see how Drenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drenger families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Drenger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Drenger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drenger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Drenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenger 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Drenger. 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 14 military records available for the last name Drenger. For the veterans among your Drenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Drenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Drenger in 1968 was 72, and 92 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drenger 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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