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Driftmann Family History

Driftmann 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: Dittmann, Rietmann, Dickmann, Rittman, Trautmann, Ortmann, Heitmann

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driftmann 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 9 census records available for the last name Driftmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driftmann 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Driftmann. 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 3 military records available for the last name Driftmann. For the veterans among your Driftmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driftmann lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Driftmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Driftmann in 1983 was 79, and 92 in 1996.

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