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Drehr Family History

Drehr 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: Rehr, Dreher, Diehr, Drew, Dreyer, Dear, Dyer, Rehm, Kehr, Dehn

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Where is the Drehr family from?

You can see how Drehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drehr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Drehr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Drehr families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drehr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drehr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drehr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drehr. 50% of Drehr men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Drehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Drehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drehr 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Drehr. 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 81 military records available for the last name Drehr. For the veterans among your Drehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drehr lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Drehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drehr in 1965 was 74, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drehr 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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