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Dreva Family History

Dreva 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, Reza, Breda, Rega, Leva, Devan, Repa, Reda, Crea

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Where is the Dreva family from?

You can see how Dreva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreva family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dreva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dreva family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dreva's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dreva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreva 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 Dreva ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Dreva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreva 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dreva. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dreva. For the veterans among your Dreva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreva lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Dreva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dreva in 1970 was 77, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreva 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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