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Dref Family History

Dref 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: Drew, Drey, Drea, Dore, Graf, Rey, Uren, Due, Dyer, Deo

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Where is the Dref family from?

You can see how Dref families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dref family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dref family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dref's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dref families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dref 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 37 census records available for the last name Dref. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dref 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Dref. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dref. For the veterans among your Dref ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dref lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dref life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dref in 1966 was 59, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dref 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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