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Drywater Family History

Drywater 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: Bywater, Drinkwater, Prater, Draper, Water, Frater, Dryer, Rater

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Where is the Drywater family from?

You can see how Drywater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drywater family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drywater families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Drywater's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Drywater families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drywater 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 Drywater ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tie Maker
    100%

What Drywater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Drywater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drywater 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Drywater. 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 37 military records available for the last name Drywater. For the veterans among your Drywater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drywater lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Drywater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Drywater in 1956 was 71, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drywater 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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