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Drerup Family History

Drerup Surname Meaning

North German: topographic or habitational name of unexplained etymology probably from Schleswig or Westphalia.

In these regions, the suffix -rup is common.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drerup family from?

You can see how Drerup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drerup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drerup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Drerup families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Drerup's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Drerup families in 1880.
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What did your Drerup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drerup. 58% of Drerup men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Drerup women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Drerup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Drerup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drerup 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Drerup. 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 112 military records available for the last name Drerup. For the veterans among your Drerup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drerup lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Drerup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Drerup in 1956 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drerup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drerup 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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