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Dreta Family History

Dreta 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: Reta, Drea, Drew, Brett, Reza, Arata, Rota, Datta, Breda, Ruta

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Where is the Dreta family from?

You can see how Dreta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dreta family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreta's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dreta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreta 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 Dreta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreta 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dreta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dreta. For the veterans among your Dreta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreta lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreta 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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