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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 1911 there were 4 Drenth families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drenth's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Drenth families in 1911.
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What did your Drenth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drenth. 100% of Drenth men worked as a Rancher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Rancher
    100%
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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 Canada, 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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