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Drenner Family History

Drenner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Trenner.

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


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Where is the Drenner family from?

You can see how Drenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drenner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Drenner families living in Somerset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drenner's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Drenner families in 1891.
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What did your Drenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drenner. 28% of Drenner men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Drenner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drenner were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Drenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenner 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Drenner. 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 321 military records available for the last name Drenner. For the veterans among your Drenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Drenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Drenner in 1952 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

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