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Dreisel Family History

Dreisel 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: Kreisel, Dresel, Dressel, Gressel, Kreiser, Reiser, Meisel, Reidel

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Where is the Dreisel family from?

You can see how Dreisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreisel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dreisel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreisel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dreisel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreisel 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 Dreisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dreisel. 100% of Dreisel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Dreisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreisel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dreisel. 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 Dreisel. For the veterans among your Dreisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreisel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1991, in the United States, Dreisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dreisel in 1960 was 62, and 91 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreisel 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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