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Drez Family History

Drez 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: Drew, Drey, Diez, Droz, Drea, Dore, Rey, Reza, Uren, Due

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Where is the Drez family from?

You can see how Drez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drez families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Drez families living in Louisiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Drez's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Drez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drez 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 Drez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drez. 100% of Drez men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Drez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drez 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Drez. 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 28 military records available for the last name Drez. For the veterans among your Drez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drez lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Drez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Drez in 1963 was 81, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drez 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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