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Dragstedt Family History

Dragstedt Name 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: Bramstedt, Bergstedt, Magstadt, Braisted, Droste, Draudt, Rogstad

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Where is the Dragstedt family from?

You can see how Dragstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dragstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dragstedt families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dragstedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dragstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dragstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dragstedt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dragstedt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Dragstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Dragstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dragstedt 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Dragstedt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Dragstedt. For the veterans among your Dragstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dragstedt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Dragstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dragstedt in 1962 was 83, and 79 in 2000.

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