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Drebert Family History

Drebert Name 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: Rebert, Dreyer, Robert, Freberg, Lebert, Reber, Dobbert, Rembert

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Where is the Drebert family from?

You can see how Drebert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drebert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drebert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Drebert family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Drebert's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Drebert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drebert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drebert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drebert. 67% of Drebert men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Drebert women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drebert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drebert 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Drebert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Drebert. For the veterans among your Drebert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drebert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Drebert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Drebert in 1963 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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