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Dreeland Family History

Dreeland 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: Freeland, Vreeland, Breeland, Ireland, Greenland, Breland, Deland

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Where is the Dreeland family from?

You can see how Dreeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreeland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreeland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Dreeland families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Dreeland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dreeland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreeland 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 Dreeland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Linotype Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Dreeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreeland 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dreeland. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dreeland. For the veterans among your Dreeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreeland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Dreeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dreeland in 1972 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreeland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreeland 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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