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Dreasher Family History

Dreasher 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: Dresher, Dressler, Brasher, Dresser, Deisher, Drescher, Creaser

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Where is the Dreasher family from?

You can see how Dreasher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreasher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreasher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dreasher families living in Kansas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dreasher's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dreasher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreasher 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 Dreasher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dreasher. 100% of Dreasher 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 Dreasher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Dreasher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreasher 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dreasher. 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 170 military records available for the last name Dreasher. For the veterans among your Dreasher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreasher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dreasher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dreasher in 1966 was 83, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreasher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreasher 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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