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Dregger Family History

Dregger 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: Cregger, Dreger, Dreyer, Egger, Deger, Denger, Breger, Reger, Draeger

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Where is the Dregger family from?

You can see how Dregger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dregger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dregger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Dregger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dregger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dregger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dregger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dregger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Dregger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dregger 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dregger. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dregger. For the veterans among your Dregger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dregger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dregger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dregger in 1967 was 54, and 72 in 2003.

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