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Dreyfuss Family History

Dreyfuss Name Meaning

Jewish (western Ashkenazic): variant of Dreyfus .

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


Similar surnames: Dreyfus, Kreiss, Krauss, Preiss, Preuss, Devoss, Drey, Deross

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Where is the Dreyfuss family from?

You can see how Dreyfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreyfuss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dreyfuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dreyfuss families living in Surrey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dreyfuss's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Dreyfuss families in 1891.
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What did your Dreyfuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dreyfuss. 44% of Dreyfuss men worked as a Salesman and 10% of Dreyfuss women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dreyfuss were Physician and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    44%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Physician
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Typist
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dreyfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreyfuss 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 Dreyfuss. 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 771 military records available for the last name Dreyfuss. For the veterans among your Dreyfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreyfuss lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dreyfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dreyfuss in 1954 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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