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Drewe Family History

Drewe Surname Meaning

see Drew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Drewe family from?

You can see how Drewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drewe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Drewe families living in Devon. This was about 30% of all the recorded Drewe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Drewe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewe 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 Drewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drewe. 34% of Drewe men worked as an Incapacitated and 75% of Drewe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drewe were Undergraduate and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Coal Hewer Below
    34%
  • Undergraduate
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Drewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewe 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Drewe. 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 335 military records available for the last name Drewe. For the veterans among your Drewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Drewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Drewe in 1969 was 79, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drewe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewe 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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