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Driesbach Family History

Driesbach Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Dreisbach.

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


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Where is the Driesbach family from?

You can see how Driesbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driesbach family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Driesbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Driesbach family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Driesbach's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Driesbach families in 1840.
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What did your Driesbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Driesbach. 22% of Driesbach men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Driesbach women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Driesbach were Salesman and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Driesbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Driesbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driesbach 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Driesbach. 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 426 military records available for the last name Driesbach. For the veterans among your Driesbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driesbach lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Driesbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Driesbach in 1949 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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