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Dritsas Family History

Dritsas 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: Drivas, Riojas, Frias, Drass, Freitas, Riss, Dias, Trias, Ribas

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Where is the Dritsas family from?

You can see how Dritsas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dritsas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dritsas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dritsas families living in Indiana. This was about 15% of all the recorded Dritsas's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dritsas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dritsas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dritsas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dritsas. 34% of Dritsas men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    34%
  • Counterman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Dritsas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dritsas 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Dritsas. 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 108 military records available for the last name Dritsas. For the veterans among your Dritsas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dritsas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dritsas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dritsas in 1965 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

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