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Drewek Family History

Drewek Name Meaning

Polish: from a diminutive of drewo dialect form of drewno ‘wood’ probably a metonymic occupational name for a woodcutter.

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


Similar surnames: Drewes, Dreyer, Dresel, Dresen, Creek, Brewer, Drew, Reek, Brew

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Where is the Drewek family from?

You can see how Drewek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Drewek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Drewek families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Drewek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drewek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drewek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drewek. 23% of Drewek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Drewek women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Drewek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewek 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Drewek. 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 260 military records available for the last name Drewek. For the veterans among your Drewek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewek lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Drewek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drewek in 1949 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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