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Dreshner Family History

Dreshner 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: Dresner, Dresher, Dressler, Frehner, Dresser, Drescher, Rechner

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Where is the Dreshner family from?

You can see how Dreshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreshner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dreshner families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dreshner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreshner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dreshner families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Dreshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreshner 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Dreshner. 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 Dreshner. For the veterans among your Dreshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreshner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Dreshner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dreshner in 1967 was 81, and 86 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreshner 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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