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Drechler Family History

Drechler 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: Drechsler, Dressler, Brecher, Buechler, Bechler, Mechler, Drescher

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Where is the Drechler family from?

You can see how Drechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drechler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drechler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Drechler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Drechler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drechler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Drechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drechler 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Drechler. 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 51 military records available for the last name Drechler. For the veterans among your Drechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drechler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drechler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drechler

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