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Dreckschmidt Family History

Dreckschmidt 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: Brockschmidt, Reinschmidt, Kleinschmidt, Delashmit, Schmidt

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Where is the Dreckschmidt family from?

You can see how Dreckschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreckschmidt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreckschmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Dreckschmidt families living in Missouri. This was about 77% of all the recorded Dreckschmidt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dreckschmidt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Dreckschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreckschmidt 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dreckschmidt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dreckschmidt. For the veterans among your Dreckschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreckschmidt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Dreckschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dreckschmidt in 1967 was 81, and 99 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreckschmidt 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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