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Dregory Family History

Dregory 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: Gregory, Gregor, Demory, Gregori, Drewery, Drewry, Dreger, Dragon

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Where is the Dregory family from?

You can see how Dregory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dregory family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dregory family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dregory's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Dregory families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Dregory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dregory 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dregory. 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 Dregory. For the veterans among your Dregory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dregory lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Dregory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dregory in 1983 was 70, and 57 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dregory 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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