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Dreja Family History

Dreja 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: Drea, Deja, Drew, Reza, Breda, Rega, Repa, Reda, Crea, Dress

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Where is the Dreja family from?

You can see how Dreja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreja family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dreja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dreja families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dreja's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dreja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreja 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 161 census records available for the last name Dreja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreja 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dreja. 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 71 military records available for the last name Dreja. For the veterans among your Dreja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreja lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Dreja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dreja in 1967 was 88, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreja 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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