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Drewet Family History

Drewet 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: Drewes, Drewek, Drewett, Drew, Dreyer, Brewer, Dewey, Drees, Dresel

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Where is the Drewet family from?

You can see how Drewet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Drewet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Drewet families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Drewet's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Drewet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Drewet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewet 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Drewet. 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 31 military records available for the last name Drewet. For the veterans among your Drewet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewet 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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