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Draus Family History

Draus Name Meaning

Polish: perhaps taken from German draussen ‘outside’ thus meaning ‘outsider someone who came from outside’.

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


Similar surnames: Drass, Kraus, Drach, Raus, Maus, Krans, Prus, Praus, Dragos, Braum

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Where is the Draus family from?

You can see how Draus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Draus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Draus families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Draus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Draus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Draus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Draus. 100% of Draus 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Draus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draus 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Draus. 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 325 military records available for the last name Draus. For the veterans among your Draus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Draus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Draus in 1963 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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