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Drese Family History

Drese 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: Dress, Dresel, Deese, Dresen, Druse, Dreese, Frese, Drew, Rose

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Where is the Drese family from?

You can see how Drese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Drese families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Drese's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Drese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drese 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 Drese ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Drese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drese 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Drese. 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 87 military records available for the last name Drese. For the veterans among your Drese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drese lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Drese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Drese in 1967 was 68, and 44 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drese 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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