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Dreyhorn Family History

Dreyhorn 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: Dreyer, Drayton, Strayhorn, Freeborn, Dreher, Rayborn, Gleghorn

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Where is the Dreyhorn family from?

You can see how Dreyhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreyhorn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Dreyhorn families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Dreyhorn families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreyhorn's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dreyhorn families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Dreyhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreyhorn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dreyhorn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dreyhorn. For the veterans among your Dreyhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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