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Driftmier Family History

Driftmier 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: Dittmer, Ditmer, Didier, Trimmer, Krimmer, Gritter, Reitmeier

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Where is the Driftmier family from?

You can see how Driftmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driftmier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Driftmier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Driftmier families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Driftmier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Driftmier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driftmier 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 279 census records available for the last name Driftmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driftmier 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Driftmier. 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 97 military records available for the last name Driftmier. For the veterans among your Driftmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driftmier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Driftmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Driftmier in 1963 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driftmier 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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