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Dresba Family History

Dresba 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: Presby, Cresta, Dress, Dresel, Kresta, Resta, Presta, Ressa, Dresen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dresba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Dresba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresba 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dresba. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dresba. For the veterans among your Dresba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dresba lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Dresba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dresba in 1988 was 85, and 19 in 1998.

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