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Driftmeyer Family History

Driftmeyer 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: Krietemeyer, Dickmeyer, Brinkmeyer, Wittmeyer, Kiffmeyer, Heitmeyer

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Where is the Driftmeyer family from?

You can see how Driftmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driftmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Driftmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Driftmeyer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Driftmeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Driftmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driftmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Driftmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Driftmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driftmeyer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Driftmeyer. 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 51 military records available for the last name Driftmeyer. For the veterans among your Driftmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driftmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Driftmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Driftmeyer in 1965 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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