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Dreisen Family History

Dreisen 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: Reisen, Dresen, Greisen, Dressen, Dreesen, Eisen, Kreiser, Reiser

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Where is the Dreisen family from?

You can see how Dreisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreisen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dreisen family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dreisen's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Dreisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreisen 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 160 census records available for the last name Dreisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreisen 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Dreisen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dreisen. For the veterans among your Dreisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreisen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dreisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dreisen in 1969 was 68, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreisen 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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