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Drieman Family History

Drieman 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: Frieman, Rieman, Krizman, Trueman, Deman, Dikeman, Freeman, Nieman

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Where is the Drieman family from?

You can see how Drieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drieman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drieman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Drieman families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Drieman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Drieman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drieman 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 Drieman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Drieman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Drieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drieman 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 Drieman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Drieman. For the veterans among your Drieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drieman lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Drieman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Drieman in 1984 was 76, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drieman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drieman 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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