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Driesenga Family History

Driesenga 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: Driesen, Wielenga, Riesen, Wierenga, Dresen, Driessen, Dreesen

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Where is the Driesenga family from?

You can see how Driesenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driesenga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Driesenga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Driesenga families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Driesenga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Driesenga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driesenga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Driesenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Driesenga. 46% of Driesenga men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Faner
    19%
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What Driesenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Driesenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driesenga 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Driesenga. 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 15 military records available for the last name Driesenga. For the veterans among your Driesenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driesenga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Driesenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Driesenga in 1963 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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