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Drichorst Family History

Drichorst 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: Eichorst, Eichhorst, Richart, Richert, Deichert, Richardt, Brickhouse

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Where is the Drichorst family from?

You can see how Drichorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drichorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drichorst families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Drichorst's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Drichorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drichorst 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 Drichorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drichorst. 100% of Drichorst men worked as a Tinner.

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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

  • Tinner
    100%

What Drichorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Drichorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drichorst 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Drichorst. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drichorst. For the veterans among your Drichorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drichorst lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drichorst

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