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Drenth Name Meaning

Dutch: Drent(h) is the name for a resident of the northeast province of Drenthe.

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


Similar surnames: Trent, Ereth, Brent, Trench, Great, Reith, Trento, Rentz, Dent, Lenth

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Where is the Drenth family from?

You can see how Drenth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drenth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drenth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Drenth families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Drenth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drenth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drenth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drenth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drenth. 42% of Drenth men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Drenth women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drenth were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drenth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drenth 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Drenth. 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 294 military records available for the last name Drenth. For the veterans among your Drenth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drenth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Drenth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Drenth in 1959 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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