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Drebit Family History

Drebit 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: Dreis, Breit, Drabik, Credit, Dreith, Drew, Reis, Dreyer, Brett

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Where is the Drebit family from?

You can see how Drebit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drebit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drebit family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Drebit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drebit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drebit 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 Drebit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drebit. 50% of Drebit men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Drebit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Drebit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drebit 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Drebit. 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 5 military records available for the last name Drebit. For the veterans among your Drebit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drebit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Drebit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Drebit in 1966 was 79, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drebit 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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