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Dreek Family History

Dreek 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: Creek, Reek, Greek, Drees, Drewek, Drew, Green, Dreyer, Cleek, Deak

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Where is the Dreek family from?

You can see how Dreek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dreek families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Dreek families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreek's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dreek families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Dreek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreek 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dreek. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dreek. For the veterans among your Dreek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Dreek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dreek in 1963 was 68, and 90 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreek 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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