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Drewa Family History

Drewa 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: Drew, Drews, Drea, Reza, Breda, Brew, Rega, Frew, Repa, Reda

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Where is the Drewa family from?

You can see how Drewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Drewa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Drewa families living in Somerset. This was about 58% of all the recorded Drewa's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Drewa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drewa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drewa. 69% of Drewa men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Drewa women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drewa were Farmer and Spells.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    69%
  • Farmer
    32%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Spells
    29%

What Drewa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Drewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewa 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Drewa. 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 210 military records available for the last name Drewa. For the veterans among your Drewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Drewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drewa in 1967 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewa 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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