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Driesbaugh Family History

Driesbaugh 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: Driesbach, Drawbaugh, Griesbach, Bridenbaugh, Dresbach, Orebaugh

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Where is the Driesbaugh family from?

You can see how Driesbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driesbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Driesbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Driesbaugh families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Driesbaugh's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Driesbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driesbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Driesbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Driesbaugh. 45% of Driesbaugh 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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Driesbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driesbaugh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Driesbaugh. 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 86 military records available for the last name Driesbaugh. For the veterans among your Driesbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driesbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Driesbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Driesbaugh in 1963 was 76, and 57 in 2004.

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