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Drewke Family History

Drewke 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, Drake, Denke, Remke, Brekke, Kreke, Drews, Doepke, Deike

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Where is the Drewke family from?

You can see how Drewke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drewke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Drewke families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Drewke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Drewke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewke 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 125 census records available for the last name Drewke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewke 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Drewke. 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 223 military records available for the last name Drewke. For the veterans among your Drewke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Drewke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drewke in 1963 was 74, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewke 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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