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Drelen Family History

Drelen 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: Dresen, Green, Dreyer, Dolen, Dahlen, Treen, Dalen, Kremen, Thelen

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Where is the Drelen family from?

You can see how Drelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drelen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Drelen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Drelen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Drelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drelen 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 15 census records available for the last name Drelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drelen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Drelen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drelen. For the veterans among your Drelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drelen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Drelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Drelen in 1981 was 73, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drelen 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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