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Drueke Family History

Drueke 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: Duke, Drake, Drucker, Brunke, Grulke, Kreke, Droege, Druck, Lueke

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Where is the Drueke family from?

You can see how Drueke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drueke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drueke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Drueke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Drueke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Drueke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drueke 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 Drueke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drueke. 58% of Drueke men worked as a Florist and 38% of Drueke women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drueke were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Florist
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Dressmaker
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Drueke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Drueke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drueke 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Drueke. 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 166 military records available for the last name Drueke. For the veterans among your Drueke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drueke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Drueke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Drueke in 1958 was 66, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drueke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drueke 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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