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Drevas Family History

Drevas 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: Drivas, Dreves, Devan, Grivas, Dress, Cuevas, Regas, Drees, Deas

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Where is the Drevas family from?

You can see how Drevas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drevas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Drevas families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Drevas families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Drevas's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Drevas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Drevas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drevas 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Drevas. 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 28 military records available for the last name Drevas. For the veterans among your Drevas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drevas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Drevas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Drevas in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drevas 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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