The surname Dreffen was first found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Drefeld is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.
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Early History of the Dreffen family
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Dreffen Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Drefeld, Dreffenfelt, Dreffen, Dreifeld, Drayfeld, Dreffensköld, Dreffling and many more.
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Early Notables of the Dreffen family
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Dreffen migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Dreffen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Mr. Charles Dreffen, aged 27, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Garonne"
Miss Auguste Dreffen, aged 17, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Garonne"
Dreffen migration to the United States 
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