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Drezek Family History

Drezek Surname Meaning

Polish (Drężek): derivative of drąg drążek ‘rod stick pole’ or drążyć ‘to hollow to scoop’.

The vast majority of its bearers live in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, especially in Ostrołęka County,

also near to the Drężek village named with this surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Drezek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drezek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Drezek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Drezek's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Drezek families in 1920.
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What did your Drezek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drezek. 56% of Drezek men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Moulder
    23%

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Drezek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drezek 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Drezek. 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 129 military records available for the last name Drezek. For the veterans among your Drezek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drezek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Drezek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Drezek in 1963 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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