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Dressig Family History

Dressig 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: Haessig, Laessig, Dresser, Reissig, Dress, Bressi, Dressel, Reisig

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Where is the Dressig family from?

You can see how Dressig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dressig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dressig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dressig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dressig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dressig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dressig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Dressig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dressig 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dressig. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dressig. For the veterans among your Dressig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dressig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dressig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dressig in 1964 was 58, and 48 in 2002.

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