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Drehmer Family History

Drehmer 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: Rehmer, Dreher, Brehmer, Dehmer, Dreyer, Creamer, Boehmer, Remer

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Where is the Drehmer family from?

You can see how Drehmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drehmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drehmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Drehmer families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Drehmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drehmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drehmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drehmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drehmer. 67% of Drehmer men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Drehmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drehmer 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Drehmer. 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 143 military records available for the last name Drehmer. For the veterans among your Drehmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drehmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drehmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Drehmer in 1964 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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