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Drevar Family History

Drevar 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: Dreyer, Dear, Demar, Trevor, Devan, Dewar, Driver, Debar, Drover

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Where is the Drevar family from?

You can see how Drevar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drevar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Drevar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Drevar families living in Orkney. This was about 60% of all the recorded Drevar's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Drevar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drevar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Drevar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drevar 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Drevar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Drevar. For the veterans among your Drevar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drevar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Drevar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Drevar in 1969 was 61, and 80 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drevar 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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