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Dresmek Family History

Dresmek 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: Dresser, Dresel, Dressel, Drewek, Dresden, Dresen, Dresner, Dresher

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Where is the Dresmek family from?

You can see how Dresmek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dresmek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dresmek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dresmek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dresmek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dresmek 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 9 census records available for the last name Dresmek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresmek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dresmek. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dresmek. For the veterans among your Dresmek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dresmek lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Dresmek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dresmek in 1984 was 71, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dresmek 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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