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Drahaus Family History

Drahaus 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: Draus, Drahos, Damas, Rasmus, Dreyfus, Darius, Dragan, Dragos

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Where is the Drahaus family from?

You can see how Drahaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drahaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drahaus families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drahaus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Drahaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drahaus 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 49 census records available for the last name Drahaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drahaus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Drahaus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Drahaus. For the veterans among your Drahaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drahaus lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Drahaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drahaus in 1978 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drahaus 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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