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Dreksler Family History

Dreksler 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: Dressler, Dresser, Reisler, Pressler, Presler, Ressler, Drechsler

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Where is the Dreksler family from?

You can see how Dreksler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreksler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dreksler family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dreksler's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Dreksler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreksler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dreksler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Dreksler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreksler 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Dreksler. 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 51 military records available for the last name Dreksler. For the veterans among your Dreksler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreksler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dreksler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dreksler in 1969 was 77, and 55 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreksler 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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