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Drivas Family History

Drivas Surname Meaning

Greek:: most probably a variant of Grivas. possibly also from a derivative of South Slavic drvo ‘tree’.

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


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Where is the Drivas family from?

You can see how Drivas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drivas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Drivas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Drivas family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Drivas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Drivas families in 1911.
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What did your Drivas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drivas. 24% of Drivas men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Drivas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Drivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drivas 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Drivas. 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 390 military records available for the last name Drivas. For the veterans among your Drivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drivas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Drivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Drivas in 1962 was 67, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drivas 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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