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Driefer Family History

Driefer 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, Kiefer, Krieger, Diener, Draeger, Rieser, Riemer, Rieber

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Where is the Driefer family from?

You can see how Driefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driefer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Driefer families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Driefer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Driefer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Driefer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Driefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driefer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Driefer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Driefer. For the veterans among your Driefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driefer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Driefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Driefer in 1966 was 70, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driefer 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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