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Drebes Family History

Drebes 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: Debes, Drees, Drewes, Dreves, Dreyer, Krebs, Dees, Debus, Reber

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Where is the Drebes family from?

You can see how Drebes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drebes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drebes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Drebes families living in Missouri. This was about 18% of all the recorded Drebes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Drebes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drebes 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 Drebes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drebes. 43% of Drebes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Drebes women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drebes were Laborer and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Bartender
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Drebes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drebes 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Drebes. 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 134 military records available for the last name Drebes. For the veterans among your Drebes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drebes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Drebes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Drebes in 1964 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drebes 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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