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Drenks Family History

Drenks 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: Denke, Denk, Renk, Brenes, Dress, Jenks, Drees, Drews, Denis, Denes

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Where is the Drenks family from?

You can see how Drenks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Drenks family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Drenks's in USA. California had the highest population of Drenks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drenks 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 18 census records available for the last name Drenks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenks 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Drenks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drenks. For the veterans among your Drenks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenks lifespan?

Average Drenks life expectancy in 1967 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drenks 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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