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Dresher Family History

Dresher Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Drescher also found as a Jewish name.

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


Similar surnames: Drescher, Dresner, Dresser, Rusher, Dreher, Risher, Dreyer, Dressler

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Where is the Dresher family from?

You can see how Dresher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dresher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dresher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Dresher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dresher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dresher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dresher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dresher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dresher. 100% of Dresher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dresher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresher 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Dresher. 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 796 military records available for the last name Dresher. For the veterans among your Dresher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dresher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dresher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dresher in 1957 was 55, and 48 in 2004.

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