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Drewette Family History

Drewette 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: Drewett, Fredette, Frenette, Revette, Prewett, Prevette, Bresette

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Where is the Drewette family from?

You can see how Drewette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewette family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Drewette families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Drewette family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Drewette's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Drewette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drewette ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Drewette ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Drewette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewette 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Drewette. 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 19 military records available for the last name Drewette. For the veterans among your Drewette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewette lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Drewette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drewette in 1972 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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