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Drebus Family History

Drebus 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: Debus, Krebs, Dreyfus, Reus, Debes, Phebus, Dress, Remus, Drees

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Where is the Drebus family from?

You can see how Drebus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drebus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drebus family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Drebus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Drebus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drebus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Drebus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drebus 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 Drebus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Drebus. For the veterans among your Drebus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drebus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Drebus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Drebus in 1971 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drebus 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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