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Dreeson Family History

Dreeson 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: Dreesen, Greeson, Creedon, Greason, Beeson, Arneson, Presson, Drees

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Where is the Dreeson family from?

You can see how Dreeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreeson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dreeson families living in Georgia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dreeson's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Dreeson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Dreeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreeson 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 Dreeson. 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 34 military records available for the last name Dreeson. For the veterans among your Dreeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreeson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dreeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dreeson in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreeson 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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