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Drecksler Family History

Drecksler 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, Decker, Recker, Seckler, Heckler, Drucker

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Where is the Drecksler family from?

You can see how Drecksler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drecksler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drecksler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Drecksler family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drecksler's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Drecksler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Drecksler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drecksler 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Drecksler. 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 56 military records available for the last name Drecksler. For the veterans among your Drecksler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drecksler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Drecksler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Drecksler in 1965 was 64, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drecksler 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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