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Dreschfeld Family History

Dreschfeld 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: Hirschfeld, Rehfeld, Drescher, Druschel, Drechsel, Brachfeld, Reichel

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Where is the Dreschfeld family from?

You can see how Dreschfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreschfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dreschfeld families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dreschfeld families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreschfeld's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dreschfeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreschfeld 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 Dreschfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dreschfeld. 100% of Dreschfeld women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dreschfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Dreschfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreschfeld 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dreschfeld. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dreschfeld. For the veterans among your Dreschfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreschfeld lifespan?

Average Dreschfeld life expectancy in 1977 was 102 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreschfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreschfeld 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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