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Dreyling Family History

Dreyling 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: Dreiling, Kreyling, Delling, Doelling, Kreiling, Rehling, Redling

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Where is the Dreyling family from?

You can see how Dreyling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreyling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreyling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dreyling families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreyling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dreyling families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Dreyling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreyling 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Dreyling. 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 120 military records available for the last name Dreyling. For the veterans among your Dreyling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreyling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dreyling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dreyling in 1965 was 48, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreyling 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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