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Dreeke Family History

Dreeke 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: Dreese, Drake, Reese, Creek, Breese, Denke, Reekie, Reek, Greek

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Where is the Dreeke family from?

You can see how Dreeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreeke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreeke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dreeke families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dreeke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dreeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreeke 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 Dreeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dreeke. 100% of Dreeke men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Dreeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Dreeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreeke 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Dreeke. 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 43 military records available for the last name Dreeke. For the veterans among your Dreeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreeke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dreeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dreeke in 1961 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreeke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreeke 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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