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Dresnick Family History

Dresnick 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: Bresnick, Resnick, Rasnick, Drobnick, Chesnick, Resnik, Brennick

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Where is the Dresnick family from?

You can see how Dresnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dresnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dresnick family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dresnick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dresnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dresnick 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 Dresnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dresnick. 60% of Dresnick men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Dresnick women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Dresnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Dresnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresnick 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dresnick. 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 72 military records available for the last name Dresnick. For the veterans among your Dresnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dresnick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dresnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dresnick in 1965 was 28, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dresnick 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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