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Dreas Family History

Dreas 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: Dress, Drees, Deas, Drews, Dreis, Treas, Drea, Freas, Reas, Preas

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Where is the Dreas family from?

You can see how Dreas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dreas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dreas families living in Somerset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dreas's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Dreas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dreas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dreas. 25% of Dreas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dreas women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dreas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreas 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Dreas. 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 801 military records available for the last name Dreas. For the veterans among your Dreas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreas lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Dreas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dreas in 1951 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreas 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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