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Drabes Family History

Drabes Surname 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: Drakes, Drabek, Draves, Drake, Drab, Dragos, Graber, Draper, Debes

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Where is the Drabes family from?

You can see how Drabes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drabes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Drabes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Drabes family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drabes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Drabes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drabes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Drabes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drabes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Drabes. 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 19 military records available for the last name Drabes. For the veterans among your Drabes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drabes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Drabes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drabes in 1974 was 68, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drabes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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