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Drichta Family History

Drichta 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: Plichta, Rich, Wright, Richter, Buchta, Dichter, Licht, Bright

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Where is the Drichta family from?

You can see how Drichta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drichta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Drichta families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Drichta's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Drichta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drichta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drichta ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Drichta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drichta 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 Drichta. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drichta. For the veterans among your Drichta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drichta lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Drichta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drichta in 1983 was 46, and 95 in 2004.

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