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Drea Family History

Drea Surname Meaning

Irish (Kilkenny): shortened Anglicized form of Ó Draoi (see Drew).

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


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Where is the Drea family from?

You can see how Drea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Drea families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Drea's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Drea families in 1911.
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What did your Drea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drea. 27% of Drea men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Drea women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drea were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drea 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Drea. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Drea. For the veterans among your Drea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drea lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Drea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drea in 1960 was 34, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drea 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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