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Dreker Family History

Dreker 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: Dreyer, Reker, Dieker, Dreher, Dueker, Dreier, Druker, Dreger, Dicker

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Where is the Dreker family from?

You can see how Dreker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Dreker families living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Dreker's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dreker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreker 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 Dreker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dreker. 34% of Dreker men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dreker women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dreker were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Dreker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dreker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreker 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Dreker. 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 95 military records available for the last name Dreker. For the veterans among your Dreker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dreker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dreker in 1968 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreker 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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