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Drenske Family History

Drenske 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, Demske, Fenske, Brenke, Krenke, Wenske, Genske, Venske, Deneke

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Where is the Drenske family from?

You can see how Drenske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drenske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Drenske families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Drenske's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Drenske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drenske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drenske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drenske. 100% of Drenske men worked as a Truck Helper.

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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

  • Truck Helper
    100%

What Drenske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Drenske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenske 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Drenske. 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 60 military records available for the last name Drenske. For the veterans among your Drenske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Drenske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Drenske in 1966 was 71, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drenske 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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