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Drecktrah Family History

Drecktrah 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: Dreckman, Decker, Recker, Drucker, Reckard, Reckart, Reckers

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Where is the Drecktrah family from?

You can see how Drecktrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drecktrah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Drecktrah families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Drecktrah's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Drecktrah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drecktrah 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 Drecktrah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drecktrah. 100% of Drecktrah men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Drecktrah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Drecktrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drecktrah 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Drecktrah. 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 12 military records available for the last name Drecktrah. For the veterans among your Drecktrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drecktrah lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Drecktrah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Drecktrah in 1963 was 88, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drecktrah 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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