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Dresmer Family History

Dresmer 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, Dresner, Dresher, Dreyer, Creamer, Dressler, Remer, Dermer

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Where is the Dresmer family from?

You can see how Dresmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dresmer family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dresmer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dresmer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dresmer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Dresmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresmer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dresmer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dresmer. For the veterans among your Dresmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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