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Dreater Family History

Dreater 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: Deater, Dreyer, Creamer, Reuter, Prater, Kreiter, Draper, Frater

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Dreater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreater 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dreater. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dreater. For the veterans among your Dreater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreater lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Dreater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dreater in 1984 was 75, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreater 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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