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Drexter Family History

Drexter 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: Dexter, Drexler, Dreyer, Reuter, Kreiter, Reiter, Deter, Dresser

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Where is the Drexter family from?

You can see how Drexter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drexter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drexter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Drexter families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Drexter's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Drexter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Drexter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drexter 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Drexter. 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 13 military records available for the last name Drexter. For the veterans among your Drexter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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