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Drewisch Family History

Drewisch 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: Reisch, Dresch, Breisch, Deutsch, Rensch, Frisch, Kresch, Reich

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Where is the Drewisch family from?

You can see how Drewisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drewisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Drewisch families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Drewisch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drewisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewisch 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 33 census records available for the last name Drewisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewisch 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Drewisch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Drewisch. For the veterans among your Drewisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Drewisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Drewisch in 1963 was 57, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewisch 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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