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Drehar Family History

Drehar 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: Dreher, Dreyer, Dear, Demar, Crehan, Rehr, Dewar, Dhar, Reher, Spehar

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Where is the Drehar family from?

You can see how Drehar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drehar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Drehar families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Drehar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drehar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drehar 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 48 census records available for the last name Drehar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drehar 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Drehar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Drehar. For the veterans among your Drehar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drehar lifespan?

Average Drehar life expectancy in 1969 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drehar 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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