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Dreshler Family History

Dreshler 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: Dressler, Dresher, Deshler, Dresser, Diestler, Pressler, Drescher

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Where is the Dreshler family from?

You can see how Dreshler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreshler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreshler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dreshler families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dreshler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dreshler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreshler 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 Dreshler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Patrolman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dreshler. 100% of Dreshler men worked as a Patrolman and 100% of Dreshler women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Patrolman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dreshler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Dreshler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreshler 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dreshler. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dreshler. For the veterans among your Dreshler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreshler lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Dreshler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dreshler in 1974 was 81, and 80 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreshler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreshler 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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