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Drefenback Family History

Drefenback 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: Diefenbach, Dieffenbach, Greenbaum, Feeback, Diepenbrock, Breitenbach

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Where is the Drefenback family from?

You can see how Drefenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drefenback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Drefenback families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Drefenback's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drefenback families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Drefenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drefenback 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Drefenback. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drefenback. For the veterans among your Drefenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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