This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Drettman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Drettman Family History

Drettman 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: Dettman, Reitman, Dreckman, Rittman, Trentman, Dressman, Breitman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Drettman family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drettman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map
Sorry, we couldn't find geographic distribution information for Drettman.

Search for another surname

Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Drettman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Drettman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drettman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Drettman

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Drettman. 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.

View all Drettman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Drettman. For the veterans among your Drettman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Drettman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Drettman family history

Discover More

What is the average Drettman lifespan?

Average Drettman life expectancy in 2003 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drettman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drettman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Drettman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial