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Dreifu Family History

Dreifu 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: Reiff, Dreyfus, Greif, Dreis, Dreier, Reif, Greiff, Dreith, Drew

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Where is the Dreifu family from?

You can see how Dreifu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreifu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dreifu family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreifu's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dreifu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreifu 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 2 census records available for the last name Dreifu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreifu 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dreifu. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dreifu. For the veterans among your Dreifu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreifu lifespan?

Average Dreifu life expectancy in 1988 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreifu 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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