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Dreiger Family History

Dreiger 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: Dreier, Kreiger, Dreger, Reiger, Dreyer, Reifer, Seiger, Kreiter

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Where is the Dreiger family from?

You can see how Dreiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreiger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dreiger family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreiger's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dreiger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreiger 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 152 census records available for the last name Dreiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreiger 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dreiger. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dreiger. For the veterans among your Dreiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreiger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Dreiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dreiger in 1974 was 91, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreiger 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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