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Dreiss Family History

Dreiss 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: Reiss, Preiss, Dress, Deiss, Dreis, Kreiss, Greiss, Reis, Kress

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Where is the Dreiss family from?

You can see how Dreiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dreiss families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dreiss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dreiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreiss 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 Dreiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dreiss. 100% of Dreiss men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Dreiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreiss 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Dreiss. 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 410 military records available for the last name Dreiss. For the veterans among your Dreiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreiss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dreiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dreiss in 1964 was 56, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreiss 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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