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Drenken Family History

Drenken 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: Renken, Drennen, Dennen, Denke, Franken, Brenden, Drennan, Denker

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Where is the Drenken family from?

You can see how Drenken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drenken family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drenken's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Drenken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drenken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Drenken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenken 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Drenken. 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 3 military records available for the last name Drenken. For the veterans among your Drenken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenken lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1974, in the United States, Drenken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Drenken in 1970 was 70, and 75 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drenken 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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