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Drekter Family History

Drekter 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: Dreyer, Reuter, Kreiter, Reker, Reiter, Deter, Dresser, Tretter

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Where is the Drekter family from?

You can see how Drekter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drekter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drekter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Drekter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drekter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drekter 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 Drekter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chemist
    100%

What Drekter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Drekter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drekter 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Drekter. 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 1 military records available for the last name Drekter. For the veterans among your Drekter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drekter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Drekter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Drekter in 1967 was 93, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drekter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drekter 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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