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Dreier Family History

Dreier Surname Meaning

German Swiss German Scandinavian and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Dreyer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dreier family from?

You can see how Dreier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dreier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Dreier families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dreier families in 1911.
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What did your Dreier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dreier. 100% of Dreier 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Dreier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreier 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Dreier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Dreier. For the veterans among your Dreier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dreier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dreier in 1952 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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