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Dreisback Family History

Dreisback 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: Dreisbach, Dresbach, Railsback, Weisbach, Steinback, Reback

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Where is the Dreisback family from?

You can see how Dreisback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreisback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dreisback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dreisback family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreisback's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dreisback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreisback 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 Dreisback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dreisback. 40% of Dreisback men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dreisback women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dreisback were Salesman and Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

What Dreisback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Dreisback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreisback 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dreisback. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dreisback. For the veterans among your Dreisback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreisback lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Dreisback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dreisback in 1965 was 70, and 70 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreisback 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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