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Drewitt Family History

Drewitt Surname Meaning

see Drewett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Drewitt family from?

You can see how Drewitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drewitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Drewitt families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Drewitt's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Drewitt families in 1891.
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What did your Drewitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drewitt. 25% of Drewitt men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Drewitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drewitt were Retired and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Retired
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Home Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Drewitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewitt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Drewitt. 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 880 military records available for the last name Drewitt. For the veterans among your Drewitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Drewitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drewitt in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewitt 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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