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Drewar Family History

Drewar 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: Dewar, Drew, Dreyer, Dear, Demar, Brewer, Dewart, Dewan, Drews, Debar

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Where is the Drewar family from?

You can see how Drewar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewar family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Drewar family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drewar's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Drewar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewar 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 39 census records available for the last name Drewar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewar 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Drewar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Drewar. For the veterans among your Drewar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Drewar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drewar in 1964 was 69, and 51 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewar 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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