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Drenkhahn Family History

Drenkhahn 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: Dreckman, Renehan, Drennan, Trenkamp, Rendahl, Brennan, Drinkard

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Where is the Drenkhahn family from?

You can see how Drenkhahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenkhahn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Drenkhahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Drenkhahn families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drenkhahn's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Drenkhahn families in 1891.
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What did your Drenkhahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drenkhahn. 37% of Drenkhahn 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
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drenkhahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenkhahn 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Drenkhahn. 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 298 military records available for the last name Drenkhahn. For the veterans among your Drenkhahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenkhahn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Drenkhahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Drenkhahn in 1962 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drenkhahn 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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