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Dreans Family History

Dreans Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Deans, Dean, Means, Krans, Deane, Drass, Crans, Beans, Dress, Drees

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Where is the Dreans family from?

You can see how Dreans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dreans families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Dreans families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Dreans's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dreans families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Dreans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreans 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dreans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Dreans. For the veterans among your Dreans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreans lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Dreans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dreans in 1982 was 54, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreans 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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