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Drewett Family History

Drewett Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire Berkshire and Surrey): of Norman origin from the Old French personal name Druet a diminutive of Drue Dreu (from ancient Germanic Drogo); see Drew.

Alternatively the name may be from a diminutive of Old French dru ‘lover’; see Drew.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drewett family from?

You can see how Drewett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drewett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 237 Drewett families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Drewett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drewett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewett 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 Drewett 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 Drewett. 16% of Drewett men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Drewett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drewett were Insurance Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Insurance Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Drewett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Drewett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Drewett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drewett. For the veterans among your Drewett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewett lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Drewett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Drewett in 1941 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewett 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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