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Dreifert Family History

Dreifert 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: Reifert, Reifer, Reinert, Reisert, Deibert, Eifert, Neifert, Dreier

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreifert 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 18 census records available for the last name Dreifert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreifert 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 Dreifert. 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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There are 23 military records available for the last name Dreifert. For the veterans among your Dreifert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreifert lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Dreifert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dreifert in 1971 was 86, and 55 in 2001.

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