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Drevin Family History

Drevin 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: Devin, Drain, Devine, Levin, Nevin, Devan, Bredin, Frein, Rein

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Where is the Drevin family from?

You can see how Drevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drevin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drevin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Drevin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drevin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drevin 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 104 census records available for the last name Drevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drevin 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 Drevin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Drevin. For the veterans among your Drevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drevin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Drevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Drevin in 1976 was 84, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drevin 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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