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Dresbeck Family History

Dresbeck 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: Dresbach, Groesbeck, De Beck, Rebeck, Dembeck, Overbeck, Brobeck

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Where is the Dresbeck family from?

You can see how Dresbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dresbeck family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dresbeck family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dresbeck's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dresbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dresbeck 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 44 census records available for the last name Dresbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresbeck 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dresbeck. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dresbeck. For the veterans among your Dresbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dresbeck lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Dresbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dresbeck in 1978 was 84, and 86 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dresbeck 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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