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Dreitzler Family History

Dreitzler 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: Ritzler, Greitzer, Dietzler, Ditzler, Meitzler, Kreitzer, Fritzler

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Where is the Dreitzler family from?

You can see how Dreitzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreitzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreitzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dreitzler families living in Indiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dreitzler's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dreitzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreitzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dreitzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Dreitzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreitzler 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dreitzler. 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 100 military records available for the last name Dreitzler. For the veterans among your Dreitzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreitzler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dreitzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dreitzler in 1964 was 60, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreitzler 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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