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Drevins Family History

Drevins 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: Devins, Devine, Devin, Levins, Devino, Blevins, Greving, Dreis

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There are 28 census records available for the last name Drevins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drevins 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

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There are 1 military records available for the last name Drevins. For the veterans among your Drevins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Drevins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Drevins in 1971 was 74, and 88 in 1995.

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