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Drephal Family History

Drephal 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: Real, Derham, Deshaw, Regal, Raphael, Crehan, Repa, Breihan, Cephas

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Where is the Drephal family from?

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

What did your Drephal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drephal. 100% of Drephal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Drephal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drephal 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Drephal. 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 19 military records available for the last name Drephal. For the veterans among your Drephal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drephal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Drephal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Drephal in 1968 was 70, and 82 in 2001.

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