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Dreselly Family History

Dreselly 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: Dresel, Gesell, Dressler, Donnelly, Rosell, Decelle, Creswell

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Where is the Dreselly family from?

You can see how Dreselly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreselly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dreselly family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dreselly's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dreselly families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Dreselly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreselly 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dreselly. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dreselly. For the veterans among your Dreselly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreselly lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Dreselly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dreselly in 1980 was 87, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreselly 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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