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Dregne Family History

Dregne 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: Drone, Deane, Droge, Drage, Greene, Rene, Regner, Derenne, Drane

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Where is the Dregne family from?

You can see how Dregne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dregne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dregne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dregne families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dregne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dregne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dregne 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 Dregne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dregne. 25% of Dregne men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer Or Farmer
    13%

What Dregne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Dregne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dregne 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dregne. 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 50 military records available for the last name Dregne. For the veterans among your Dregne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dregne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dregne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dregne in 1965 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dregne 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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