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Dreitlein Family History

Dreitlein 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: Breitling, Dreiling, Reiten, Zeitlin, Dietlin, Doerflein, Hertlein

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Where is the Dreitlein family from?

You can see how Dreitlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreitlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreitlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Dreitlein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreitlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dreitlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreitlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dreitlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dreitlein. 100% of Dreitlein men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Dreitlein women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Dreitlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreitlein 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dreitlein. 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 83 military records available for the last name Dreitlein. For the veterans among your Dreitlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreitlein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Dreitlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dreitlein in 1957 was 37, and 93 in 2003.

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