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Dreese Family History

Dreese Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Drees.

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


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Where is the Dreese family from?

You can see how Dreese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dreese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Dreese families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dreese's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dreese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreese 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 Dreese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dreese. 22% of Dreese men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Dreese women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dreese were Salesman and Silk Inspector.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Silk Inspector
    15%

What Dreese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dreese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreese 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Dreese. 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 568 military records available for the last name Dreese. For the veterans among your Dreese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreese lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dreese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dreese in 1962 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreese 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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