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Dreifuss Family History

Dreifuss 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: Dreyfuss, Dreyfus, Beilfuss, Preuss, Kreifels, Reiss, Reuss, Preiss

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Where is the Dreifuss family from?

You can see how Dreifuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreifuss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreifuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dreifuss family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreifuss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dreifuss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreifuss 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 Dreifuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dreifuss. 60% of Dreifuss women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Dreifuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreifuss 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dreifuss. 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 393 military records available for the last name Dreifuss. For the veterans among your Dreifuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreifuss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dreifuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dreifuss in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreifuss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreifuss 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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