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The name Dresch derives from a few different sources. In some instances, it was a local surname, derived from a place named Dreshcer in the region of Thuringia. In the Holy Roman Empire, hereditary surnames derived from localities became increasingly widespread. Dresch was also an occupational surname derived from the word German word "drescher," which denotes a thresher of grain. As surnames began to be used, many adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname.
The surname Dresch was first found in Thuringia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dresch research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1533, 1580, 1728, 1734, 1779, 1876 and 1954 are included under the topic Early Dresch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Drescher, Dresch, Dresche, Dresher, Dresh, Dreshe, Dresher and many more.
Notable members of the surname Dresch in this period were