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Dreen Family History

Dreen 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: Green, Treen, Drees, Breen, Reen, Dresen, Deen, Drew, Dean, Dreyer

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Where is the Dreen family from?

You can see how Dreen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dreen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dreen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dreen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreen 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 Dreen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailoring Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dreen. 100% of Dreen men worked as a Ladies Tailoring Assistant and 100% of Dreen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailoring Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dreen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Dreen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreen 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Dreen. 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 87 military records available for the last name Dreen. For the veterans among your Dreen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Dreen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dreen in 1975 was 57, and 94 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreen 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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