Origins of the Drew surname
About the Drews
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Interesting facts about Drew
How common is your surname?
572nd most common surname in the UK
Who were Drews most likely to marry?
What are the most common Drew first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Drews
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Drews in 1921
Dressmaker
365
Laundress
268
Domestic Servant
223
General Servant Domestic
211
Living On Own Means
153
Common male occupations for Drews in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
497
General Labourer
281
Carpenter
271
Farm Labourer
259
Farmer
199
