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Drietz Family History

Drietz 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: Rietz, Dietz, Britz, Prieto, Kritz, Pretz, Pritz, Lietz, Reetz, Gritz

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Where is the Drietz family from?

You can see how Drietz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drietz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Drietz families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Drietz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drietz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drietz 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 Drietz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Drietz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Drietz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drietz 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Drietz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Drietz. For the veterans among your Drietz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drietz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Drietz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Drietz in 1963 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drietz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drietz 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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