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Draham Family History

Draham 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: Braham, Graham, Abraham, Rahm, Derham, Brahm, Dragan, Dunham, Branham

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Where is the Draham family from?

You can see how Draham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draham family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Draham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 5 Draham families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Draham's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Draham families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draham 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 Draham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Draham. 23% of Draham men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Draham women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Draham were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Draham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Draham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draham 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Draham. 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 74 military records available for the last name Draham. For the veterans among your Draham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Draham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Draham in 1964 was 66, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Draham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draham 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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