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Dreaves Family History

Dreaves 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: Greaves, Draves, Reaves, Dreves, Deaver, Reeves, Neaves, Drees

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Where is the Dreaves family from?

You can see how Dreaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreaves family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Dreaves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Dreaves families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreaves's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dreaves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreaves 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 Dreaves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dreaves. 100% of Dreaves 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 104 census records available for the last name Dreaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreaves 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dreaves. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dreaves. For the veterans among your Dreaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreaves lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Dreaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dreaves in 1974 was 71, and 86 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreaves 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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