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Dreve Family History

Dreve 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: Greve, Dreves, Drew, Dreyer, Neve, Drake, Dove, Grave, Grove, Eve

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Where is the Dreve family from?

You can see how Dreve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreve family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dreve families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Dreve family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreve's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dreve families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreve 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 Dreve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dreve. 50% of Dreve men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Dreve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreve 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dreve. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dreve. For the veterans among your Dreve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreve lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Dreve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dreve in 1971 was 68, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreve 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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