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Dreskin Family History

Dreskin 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: Deskin, Ruskin, Raskin, Diskin, Meskin, Heskin, Breslin, Duskin

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Where is the Dreskin family from?

You can see how Dreskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreskin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dreskin families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreskin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dreskin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreskin 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 Dreskin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Dreskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Dreskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreskin 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Dreskin. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dreskin. For the veterans among your Dreskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreskin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dreskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dreskin in 1964 was 84, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreskin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreskin 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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