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Drewyer Family History

Drewyer 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: Dreyer, Brewer, Denyer, Dryer, Dresser, Dwyer, Kreyer, Dreher, Drewes

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Where is the Drewyer family from?

You can see how Drewyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drewyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Drewyer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Drewyer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Drewyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewyer 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 111 census records available for the last name Drewyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewyer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Drewyer. 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 35 military records available for the last name Drewyer. For the veterans among your Drewyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Drewyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drewyer in 1967 was 87, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewyer 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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