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Drewey Family History

Drewey 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: Dewey, Drewes, Drewek, Drewery, Drewry, Drew, Dreyer, Goewey, Brewer

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Where is the Drewey family from?

You can see how Drewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drewey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Drewey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Drewey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Drewey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewey 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 Drewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drewey. 100% of Drewey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewey 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Drewey. 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 272 military records available for the last name Drewey. For the veterans among your Drewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Drewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drewey in 1965 was 81, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewey 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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