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Dragas Family History

Dragas 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: Dragan, Dragos, Ragas, Dragon, Damas, Drag, Drass, Drakos, Fraga

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Where is the Dragas family from?

You can see how Dragas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dragas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dragas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dragas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dragas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dragas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dragas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dragas. 100% of Dragas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dragas women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Dragas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Dragas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dragas 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Dragas. 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 93 military records available for the last name Dragas. For the veterans among your Dragas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dragas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Dragas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dragas in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dragas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dragas 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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