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Drentlaw Family History

Drentlaw 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: Renshaw, Trentham, Drennan, Renta, Trentman, Kretlow, Denslow

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Where is the Drentlaw family from?

You can see how Drentlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drentlaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drentlaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Drentlaw families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Drentlaw's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Drentlaw families in 1880.
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What did your Drentlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drentlaw. 55% of Drentlaw men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%

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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Drentlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drentlaw 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Drentlaw. 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 77 military records available for the last name Drentlaw. For the veterans among your Drentlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drentlaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drentlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Drentlaw in 1964 was 53, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drentlaw 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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