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Origins of the Drewett surname

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About the Drewetts

We have a total number of 9570 records for people with the last name Drewett.

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Where do most Drewetts live?

In 1921, most Drewetts lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Drewetts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,890 records for the Drewett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Drewetts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Drewett first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Drewetts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Drewetts in 1921
Laundress

41

Dressmaker

38

Lab

38

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38

Domestic Servant

23

Common Male occupations for Drewetts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

75

General Labourer

37

Lab

32

Carman

25

Yeoman

25

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