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Drewanz Family History

Drewanz 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: Dewan, Dewane, Drew, Dean, Kranz, Dragan, Ranz, Ireland, Dewart

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Where is the Drewanz family from?

You can see how Drewanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewanz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drewanz families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drewanz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Drewanz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewanz 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 Drewanz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Drewanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewanz 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Drewanz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Drewanz. For the veterans among your Drewanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewanz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Drewanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Drewanz in 1964 was 68, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewanz 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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