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Drechster Family History

Drechster 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, Drechsel, Dempster, Rochester, Richter, Dichter, Dressler

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Where is the Drechster family from?

You can see how Drechster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drechster family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Drechster family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Drechster's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drechster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drechster 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 Drechster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drechster. 100% of Drechster 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Drechster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Drechster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drechster 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Drechster. 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 25 military records available for the last name Drechster. For the veterans among your Drechster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drechster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drechster 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 Drechster

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