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Drewey Family History

Drewey 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: Dewey, Drewes, Drewek, Drewery, Drewry, Drew, Dreyer, Goewey, Brewer

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Where is the Drewey family from?

You can see how Drewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drewey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drewey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Drewey family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drewey's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Drewey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drewey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drewey. 22% of Drewey men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Drewey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drewey were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drewey 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Drewey. 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 272 military records available for the last name Drewey. For the veterans among your Drewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drewey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Drewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drewey in 1965 was 81, and 89 in 1994.

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