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Dreeman Family History

Dreeman 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: Freeman, Trueman, Greenman, Greenan, Beeman, Dreckman, Bregman

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Where is the Dreeman family from?

You can see how Dreeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreeman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dreeman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dreeman family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dreeman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dreeman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Dreeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreeman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dreeman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dreeman. For the veterans among your Dreeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreeman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Dreeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dreeman in 1976 was 68, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreeman 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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