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Driftmeier Family History

Driftmeier 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: Reitmeier, Vietmeier, Ortmeier, Richmeier, Brinkmeier, Bredemeier

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Driftmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driftmeier 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 Driftmeier. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Driftmeier. For the veterans among your Driftmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driftmeier lifespan?

Average Driftmeier life expectancy in 1967 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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