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Dreshfield Family History

Dreshfield 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: Delafield, Westfield, Greenfield, Rehfeld, Dransfield, Deshields

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Where is the Dreshfield family from?

You can see how Dreshfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreshfield family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dreshfield families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreshfield's in USA. California had the highest population of Dreshfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreshfield 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 Dreshfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreshfield 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dreshfield. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dreshfield. For the veterans among your Dreshfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreshfield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Dreshfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dreshfield in 1967 was 94, and 82 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreshfield 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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