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Drevet Family History

Drevet 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: Dreves, Dreyer, Revel, Greven, Driver, Drees, Dresel, Rivet, Drover

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Where is the Drevet family from?

You can see how Drevet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drevet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Drevet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Drevet families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drevet's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Drevet families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drevet 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 143 census records available for the last name Drevet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drevet 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Drevet. 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 15 military records available for the last name Drevet. For the veterans among your Drevet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drevet lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Drevet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drevet in 1994 was 98, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drevet 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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