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Dreka Family History

Dreka 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, Drew, Drake, Reza, Breda, Rega, Repa, Reda, Crea, Dress

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Where is the Dreka family from?

You can see how Dreka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dreka families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dreka's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Dreka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreka 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 Dreka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dreka. 100% of Dreka men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Dreka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Dreka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dreka. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dreka. For the veterans among your Dreka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Dreka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dreka in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreka 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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