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Dreinhofer Family History

Dreinhofer 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: Freihofer, Steinhofer, Kelnhofer, Ringhofer, Reifer, Steinhoff

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Where is the Dreinhofer family from?

You can see how Dreinhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreinhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreinhofer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dreinhofer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreinhofer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dreinhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreinhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dreinhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Dreinhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreinhofer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dreinhofer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dreinhofer. For the veterans among your Dreinhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreinhofer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dreinhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dreinhofer in 1965 was 69, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreinhofer 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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