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Dreaver Family History

Dreaver 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: Deaver, Greaver, Reaver, Dreyer, Beaver, Creamer, Cleaver, Weaver

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Where is the Dreaver family from?

You can see how Dreaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreaver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dreaver families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 2 Dreaver families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dreaver's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dreaver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dreaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dreaver. 60% of Dreaver men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dreaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreaver 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Dreaver. 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 96 military records available for the last name Dreaver. For the veterans among your Dreaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreaver lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dreaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dreaver in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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