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Driefke Family History

Driefke 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: Krienke, Rieke, Siefke, Brieske, Riecke, Drake, Grieve, Denke, Riebe

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Where is the Driefke family from?

You can see how Driefke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driefke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Driefke family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Driefke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Driefke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driefke 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 48 census records available for the last name Driefke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driefke 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 Driefke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Driefke. For the veterans among your Driefke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driefke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1979, in the United States, Driefke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Driefke in 1958 was 63, and 86 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driefke 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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