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Dresdow Family History

Dresdow 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: Bredow, Dresden, Breslow, Drew, Preston, Deshaw, Creedon, Dedon

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Where is the Dresdow family from?

You can see how Dresdow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dresdow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dresdow families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dresdow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dresdow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Dresdow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresdow 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dresdow. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dresdow. For the veterans among your Dresdow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dresdow lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Dresdow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dresdow in 1973 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dresdow 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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