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Origins of the Drinkel surname

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About the Drinkels

We have a total number of 277 records for people with the last name Drinkel.

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Where do most Drinkels live?

In 1921, most Drinkels lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Drinkels

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We have 265 records for the Drinkel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1922.

Who were Drinkels most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Drinkel first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Drinkels

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Drinkels in 1921
General Servant Domestic

2

Assistant Fruiterer

1

Assisting

1

Charwoman

1

Conf Maker

1

Common Male occupations for Drinkels in 1921
Potter

3

Agricultural Labour

2

Conf Maker

2

Farm Labourer (Ag Lab)

2

Hosier Assistant

2

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