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Drewry Family History

Drewry Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Drury.

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


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Where is the Drewry family from?

You can see how Drewry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drewry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 117 Drewry families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Drewry's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Drewry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewry 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 Drewry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drewry. 18% of Drewry men worked as a Builders Labourer and 78% of Drewry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drewry were Gardener and Housewife.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Farmer Retired
    12%
  • Poultry Farmer
    12%
  • Gardener
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Drewry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewry 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 Drewry. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Drewry. For the veterans among your Drewry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewry lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Drewry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Drewry in 1954 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewry 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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