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Dreifus Family History

Dreifus 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: Dreyfus, Dreis, Dreyfuss, Reis, Reiff, Reifer, Darius, Greif, Reus

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Where is the Dreifus family from?

You can see how Dreifus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreifus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreifus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dreifus family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreifus's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dreifus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreifus 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 Dreifus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dreifus. 34% of Dreifus men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Dreifus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dreifus were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Dreifus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dreifus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreifus 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Dreifus. 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 392 military records available for the last name Dreifus. For the veterans among your Dreifus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreifus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dreifus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dreifus in 1962 was 50, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreifus 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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