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Drewrey Family History

Drewrey 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: Drewry, Dewey, Drewes, Drewek, Deprey, Drewery, Drew, Dreyer, Dery

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Where is the Drewrey family from?

You can see how Drewrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Drewrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Drewrey families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Drewrey's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Drewrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewrey 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 Drewrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drewrey. 100% of Drewrey 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 713 census records available for the last name Drewrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewrey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Drewrey. 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 103 military records available for the last name Drewrey. For the veterans among your Drewrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Drewrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Drewrey in 1967 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drewrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewrey 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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