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Dreise Family History

Dreise 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: Reise, Dreis, Dreese, Freise, Reis, Reese, Breese, Meise, Kreiser

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Where is the Dreise family from?

You can see how Dreise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dreise families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Dreise's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dreise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreise 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 Dreise ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Beurier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dreise. 100% of Dreise men worked as a Beurier.

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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 1921

  • Beurier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Dreise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreise 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Dreise. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dreise. For the veterans among your Dreise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreise lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dreise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dreise in 1963 was 36, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreise 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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