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Drager Family History

Drager Name Meaning

German (Dräger): see Draeger .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Draeger, Kriger, Trager, Drayer, Crager, Frager, Krager, Prager

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Where is the Drager family from?

You can see how Drager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drager family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Drager families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Drager's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Drager families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drager ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drager. 67% of Drager women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Drager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drager 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Drager. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Drager. For the veterans among your Drager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drager lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Drager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drager in 1955 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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