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Drewes Family History

Drewes Surname Meaning

English (London): either a French habitational name from Dreux in Eure-et-Loir or a habitational name from a place in France meaning ‘streams’ for example Rieux in Marne and in Seine-Maritime with fused preposition de.

Compare Druce. Danish Dutch and German: from a vernacular form of the personal name Andreas.

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


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You can see how Drewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drewes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Drewes families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Drewes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drewes families in 1891.
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What did your Drewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Drewes. 100% of Drewes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Drewes women worked as a Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Drewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewes 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Drewes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Drewes. For the veterans among your Drewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Drewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drewes in 1952 was 25, and 80 in 2004.

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