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Dreyfoos Family History

Dreyfoos 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, De Roos, De Foor, Dreyer, Roos, Reynold, Barefoot

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Where is the Dreyfoos family from?

You can see how Dreyfoos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreyfoos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreyfoos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Dreyfoos families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dreyfoos's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dreyfoos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreyfoos 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 Dreyfoos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Executive was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dreyfoos. 100% of Dreyfoos men worked as an Executive.

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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

  • Executive
    100%

What Dreyfoos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Dreyfoos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreyfoos 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Dreyfoos. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dreyfoos. For the veterans among your Dreyfoos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreyfoos lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Dreyfoos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dreyfoos in 1971 was 80, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreyfoos 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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