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Drexel Family History

Drexel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Drechsel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drexel family from?

You can see how Drexel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drexel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Drexel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Drexel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Drexel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drexel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drexel 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 Drexel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drexel. 15% of Drexel men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Drexel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drexel were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Knitter
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Drexel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drexel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Drexel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Drexel. For the veterans among your Drexel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drexel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Drexel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Drexel in 1948 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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