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Dronkers Family History

Dronkers 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: Donker, Yonkers, Rockers, Dankers, Crocker, Dockery, Kroner, Roker

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Where is the Dronkers family from?

You can see how Dronkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dronkers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dronkers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dronkers families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dronkers's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dronkers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dronkers 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 84 census records available for the last name Dronkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dronkers 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Dronkers. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dronkers. For the veterans among your Dronkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dronkers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dronkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dronkers in 1962 was 84, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dronkers 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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