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Dreisch Family History

Dreisch 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: Reisch, Dresch, Breisch, Rensch, Frisch, Kresch, Reich, Raisch, Risch

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Where is the Dreisch family from?

You can see how Dreisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dreisch families living in Maryland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Dreisch's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dreisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreisch 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 Dreisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dreisch. 100% of Dreisch women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dreisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Dreisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreisch 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Dreisch. 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 151 military records available for the last name Dreisch. For the veterans among your Dreisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreisch lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Dreisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dreisch in 1960 was 51, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreisch 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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