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Drecoll Family History

Drecoll 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: Driscoll, Droll, Drell, Decell, Devoll, Doll, Record, Kroll, Dell

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Where is the Drecoll family from?

You can see how Drecoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drecoll family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Drecoll families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Drecoll's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drecoll families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drecoll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drecoll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iceman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drecoll. 100% of Drecoll men worked as an Iceman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Iceman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Drecoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drecoll 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Drecoll. 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 21 military records available for the last name Drecoll. For the veterans among your Drecoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drecoll lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Drecoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drecoll in 1963 was 84, and 93 in 2003.

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