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Dreske Family History

Dreske 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: Breske, Reske, Drake, Droste, Denke, Dresser, Beske, Remke, Kresge

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Where is the Dreske family from?

You can see how Dreske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreske family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dreske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Dreske families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreske's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dreske families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dreske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paint Sprayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dreske. 100% of Dreske men worked as a Paint Sprayer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Paint Sprayer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Dreske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreske 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Dreske. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Dreske. For the veterans among your Dreske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreske lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dreske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dreske in 1962 was 86, and 76 in 2004.

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