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Driehaus Family History

Driehaus 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: Niehaus, Dreyfus, Grothaus, Nienhaus, Draus, Dieckhaus, Fruehauf

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Where is the Driehaus family from?

You can see how Driehaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driehaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Driehaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Driehaus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Driehaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Driehaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Driehaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driehaus 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Driehaus. 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 38 military records available for the last name Driehaus. For the veterans among your Driehaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driehaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Driehaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Driehaus in 1962 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driehaus 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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