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Dreyfaus Family History

Dreyfaus 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: Dreyfus, Dreyfuss, Draus, Reynaud, Dreyer, Reynard, Obenhaus, Reus

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Where is the Dreyfaus family from?

You can see how Dreyfaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreyfaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dreyfaus family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dreyfaus's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Dreyfaus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Dreyfaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreyfaus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dreyfaus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dreyfaus. For the veterans among your Dreyfaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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