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Drechsel Family History

Drechsel Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from Old High German drāsil ‘turner’. See also Drechsler.

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


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Where is the Drechsel family from?

You can see how Drechsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drechsel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drechsel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Drechsel families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Drechsel's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Drechsel families in 1841.
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What did your Drechsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drechsel. 25% of Drechsel men worked as a Knitter and 34% of Drechsel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drechsel were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Knitter
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Topper
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drechsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drechsel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Drechsel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Drechsel. For the veterans among your Drechsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drechsel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Drechsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drechsel in 1951 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drechsel 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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