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Dresseler Family History

Dresseler 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: Dressler, Dresser, Pressler, Ressler, Dressel, Wesseler, Droessler

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Where is the Dresseler family from?

You can see how Dresseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dresseler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dresseler family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dresseler's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Dresseler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dresseler 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 63 census records available for the last name Dresseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresseler 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dresseler. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dresseler. For the veterans among your Dresseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dresseler lifespan?

Average Dresseler life expectancy in 1967 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dresseler 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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