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Drewen Family History

Drewen 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: Drewes, Drewek, Dresen, Drew, Green, Dreyer, Mcewen, Brewer, Dewey

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Where is the Drewen family from?

You can see how Drewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drewen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Drewen families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Drewen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drewen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewen 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 Drewen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drewen. 100% of Drewen men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

What Drewen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Drewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Drewen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Drewen. For the veterans among your Drewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Drewen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Drewen in 1969 was 81, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drewen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewen 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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