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Dreyman Family History

Dreyman 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: Freyman, Dryman, Reyman, Rayman, Brayman, Dreckman, Bregman, Eyman

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Where is the Dreyman family from?

You can see how Dreyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreyman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dreyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Dreyman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreyman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dreyman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreyman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Dreyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreyman 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Dreyman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dreyman. For the veterans among your Dreyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreyman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Dreyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dreyman in 1961 was 64, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreyman 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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