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Drnek Family History

Drnek 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: Danek, Drew, Arne, Dorney, Creek, Panek, Arney, Darney, Dane, Drone

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Where is the Drnek family from?

You can see how Drnek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drnek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Drnek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Drnek families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Drnek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Drnek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drnek 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 Drnek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Drnek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Drnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drnek 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Drnek. 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 135 military records available for the last name Drnek. For the veterans among your Drnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drnek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Drnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drnek in 1962 was 48, and 21 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drnek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drnek 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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