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Drehsen Family History

Drehsen 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: Dresen, Dressen, Dreesen, Dresser, Dresel, Dreher, Reisen, Dressel

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Where is the Drehsen family from?

You can see how Drehsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drehsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drehsen family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Drehsen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Drehsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drehsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Drehsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drehsen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Drehsen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Drehsen. For the veterans among your Drehsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drehsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Drehsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Drehsen in 1968 was 75, and 29 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drehsen 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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