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Dreuer Family History

Dreuer 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: Dreyer, Dreher, Breuer, Dreier, Reuer, Dreger, Reder, Reuter, Brewer

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Where is the Dreuer family from?

You can see how Dreuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreuer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dreuer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreuer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dreuer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreuer 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 50 census records available for the last name Dreuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreuer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Dreuer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dreuer. For the veterans among your Dreuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreuer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Dreuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dreuer in 1973 was 86, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreuer 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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