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Drechsler Family History

Drechsler Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Dressler.

Drechsler became the standard German term for the occupation of wood turner.

This surname is also found in Poland and Czechia.

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


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Where is the Drechsler family from?

You can see how Drechsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drechsler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Drechsler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Drechsler families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Drechsler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drechsler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drechsler 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 Drechsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Refugee Seeking Work Paper Maker Joiner and Domestic Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drechsler. 100% of Drechsler men worked as a Refugee Seeking Work Paper Maker Joiner and 50% of Drechsler women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Refugee Seeking Work Paper Maker Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Drechsler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Drechsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drechsler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Drechsler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Drechsler. For the veterans among your Drechsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drechsler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Drechsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Drechsler in 1958 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drechsler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drechsler 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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