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Dreshman Family History

Dreshman 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: Dressman, Freshman, Dreckman, Pressman, Dishman, Rethman, Frishman

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Where is the Dreshman family from?

You can see how Dreshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreshman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreshman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Dreshman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 95% of all the recorded Dreshman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dreshman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreshman 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 Dreshman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • General Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Dreshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreshman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dreshman. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dreshman. For the veterans among your Dreshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreshman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Dreshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dreshman in 1946 was 31, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreshman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreshman 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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