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Drewis Family History

Drewis 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: Drews, Drewes, Dreis, Rewis, Drew, Reis, Lewis, Regis, Preis, Kreis

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Where is the Drewis family from?

You can see how Drewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drewis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Drewis families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Drewis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Drewis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewis 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 Drewis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drewis. 100% of Drewis 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Drewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Drewis. 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 36 military records available for the last name Drewis. For the veterans among your Drewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Drewis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Drewis in 1966 was 82, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drewis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewis 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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