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Drewell Family History

Drewell Surname Meaning

from Drewel a diminutive of the Old French personal name Dru (see Drew)

which alternated with Drewet (see the 1221 example).

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


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Where is the Drewell family from?

You can see how Drewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Drewell families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Drewell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drewell families in 1891.
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What did your Drewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drewell. 100% of Drewell men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Drewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Civil Servant
    4%

What Drewell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Drewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewell 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Drewell. 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 303 military records available for the last name Drewell. For the veterans among your Drewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Drewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drewell in 1966 was 84, and 59 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewell 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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