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Drewelus Family History

Drewelus 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: Drewes, Dreyfus, Drees, Dresel, Drews, Grewell, Rewerts, Drewek

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Where is the Drewelus family from?

You can see how Drewelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewelus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drewelus family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Drewelus's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Drewelus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Drewelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewelus 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 Drewelus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Drewelus. For the veterans among your Drewelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewelus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Drewelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Drewelus in 1961 was 48, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drewelus 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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